# 'I can do it!' - Liverpool wonderkid Rio Ngumoha sets sights on Ballon d'Or glory after Harry Kane's historic triumph

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4 outlets covering · First listed: Yahoo Sports, Nov 11, 2026, 2:52 AM · Read it: <https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/liverpool-wonderkid-rio-ngumoha-sets-085228235.html>

Liverpool teenager Rio Ngumoha has set his sights on winning the Ballon d'Or after being inspired by Harry Kane's historic triumph. The talented winger believes the England striker's recent success can motivate a new generation of players to become the world's best.

## Who's covering it

In the order they published:

- Nov 10, 2026, 1:00 PM: [Rio Ngumoha: Harry Kane Ballon d'Or win helps next generation of England players](<https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7768563/2026/11/10/rio-ngumoha-harry-kane-ballon-dor/>) — The Athletic (Sports, United States)
  Ngumoha described the experience of training with Kane as another “inspiration”, demonstrating what it takes to reach the top.
- Nov 11, 2026, 2:52 AM: ['I can do it!' - Liverpool wonderkid Rio Ngumoha sets sights on Ballon d'Or glory after Harry Kane's historic triumph](<https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/liverpool-wonderkid-rio-ngumoha-sets-085228235.html>) — Yahoo Sports (Sports, United States)
  Liverpool teenager Rio Ngumoha has set his sights on winning the Ballon d'Or after being inspired by Harry Kane's historic triumph. The talented winger believes the England striker's recent success can motivate a new generation of players to become the world's best.
- Nov 11, 2026, 6:00 AM: [How Harry Kane rose to win Ballon d'Or and became an England legend](<https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/50442704/harry-kane-ballon-dor-england-tottenham-hotspur-bayern-munich>) — ESPN (Sports, United States)
  Harry Kane went from overlooked youngster to Ballon d'Or winner. Now he's about to become England's record appearance-holder -- and possibly their greatest-ever player.
- Nov 11, 2026, 4:30 PM: [Harry Kane Follows Ballon d’Or Triumph With Exceptional England Milestone](<https://www.si.com/soccer/harry-kane-ballon-dor-triumph-exceptional-england-milestone>) — Sports Illustrated (Sports, United States)
  The 33-year-old is about to break an England record that stood for 36 years.
