Harry Kane's Ballon d'Or win reignites England's greatest debate

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Harry Kane won the Ballon d'Or on Monday, becoming only the fifth Englishman to receive the award and sparking debate over whether he is England's greatest ever footballer. The Bayern Munich striker is breaking records in Germany and is expected to set an England goals record that could stand for decades. However, critics point to his lack of a Champions League title or international trophy, achievements that previous winners like Sir Bobby Charlton and Kevin Keegan could claim. Former Arsenal star Samir Nasri argued Kane's statistics mask a failure to carry his team in big matches, though those who have played with him would likely disagree. The debate also considers greats like Wayne Rooney, Bobby Moore, and Jimmy Greaves, who never won the award.


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