# How Harry Kane rose to win Ballon d'Or and became an England legend

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4 outlets covering · First listed: ESPN, Nov 11, 2026, 6:00 AM · Read it: <https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/50442704/harry-kane-ballon-dor-england-tottenham-hotspur-bayern-munich>

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.

## 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, 2:00 AM: [England's best? Record-breaking Ballon d'Or winner Kane set for Wembley celebration](<https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/13610251/harry-kane-ballon-dor-winner-set-for-wembley-celebration-of-england-record>) — Sky Sports (Sports, United Kingdom)
  Harry Kane is set to become England's most-capped player ever on Thursday night - will it also be time to crown him the country's greatest?
- 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, 8:56 AM: [Is Harry Kane England's GOAT? Ballon d'Or winner strengthens case as he becomes nation's most-capped player](<https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/harry-kane-englands-goat-ballon-145649616.html>) — Yahoo Sports (Sports, United States)
  Ballon d'Or winner Harry Kane will become England's most-capped player on Thursday. He is already the Three Lions' all-time leading goalscorer.
