Thomas Tuchel backs ‘full package’ Harry Kane to end 25-year wait and win Ballon d’Or

England manager Thomas Tuchel has backed striker Harry Kane to win next month's Ballon d'Or award. Kane enters the ceremony as a leading favorite following a season in which he scored 73 goals, secured three trophies with Bayern Munich, and reached the World Cup semifinals with England. Tuchel described the forward as the full package who excels across all phases of the pitch.

If chosen, Kane would become the first English player to claim the prestigious honor since Michael Owen won it in 2001. Tuchel also stated that Kane can continue playing through the 2030 World Cup, as the forward approaches Peter Shilton's national record of 125 international caps during upcoming Nations League matches.