Harry Kane said he would find it 'weird' to be called 'Sir' if he receives a knighthood following his historic Ballon d'Or win. The England captain became the first Englishman in 25 years to win the award, and only the fifth in history. Speaking after Bayern Munich's DFB-Pokal victory, Kane said he would be 'proud' but didn't want to get 'too carried away.' UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham congratulated Kane, calling it an 'extraordinary achievement' and noting the nation's pride.
When asked about a potential knighthood, a Downing Street spokeswoman said Kane has given 'an enormous amount to English football' but refused to pre-empt the honours process. Kane missed Bayern's 6-1 win against Magdeburg due to rest, not celebration, explaining he had played many games recently. He plans to return for the upcoming clash against Borussia Dortmund.
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