Harry Kane: How the ‘runt of the litter’ conquered a historic Ballon d’Or

Gently planting a kiss on the Ballon d’Or trophy , Harry Kane proudly lifted the shiny silverware into the air with a look of disbelief on his face. The cameras flashed, the “home” crowd erupted in thunderous applause, and an unassuming winner basked in his moment of glory. Hundreds of England fans had lined up outside the London Palladium for this moment, while millions more across the country had waited for it with bated breath. It was a day 25 years in the making. For Kane, it was an achievement beyond belief and a victory too bold to dream of. Monday’s hometown glory was Kane’s crowning moment – a testament to his remarkable talent and sheer consistency. He was never the superstar – far from it. For years, he struggled for game time.