Thomas Tuchel hails Harry Kane after Ballon d'Or win

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Harry Kane won the Ballon d'Or on Monday, becoming the first Englishman to claim the award since Michael Owen in 2001. He beat Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe to the prize in London. England manager Thomas Tuchel praised Kane, saying he has "run out of superlatives" for the Bayern Munich striker, who scored 73 goals for club and country this season. Kane led England to a World Cup bronze medal. The FA illuminated the Wembley arch in gold to honor Kane's achievement. In his acceptance speech, Kane thanked his England teammates, Tuchel, and the FA staff, calling it an honor to captain the team.


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