Harry Kane On Ballon d'Or: 'I'd Be One Of The Favorites' If England Wins World Cup

Bayern Munich star Harry Kane believes he will be a strong contender for the Ballon d'Or if he leads England to World Cup glory. 

Following a spectacular season where he scored 61 goals across all competitions, the prolific forward is fully confident that lifting the ultimate international trophy will solidify his claim for the sport's top individual prize.

Kane has enjoyed arguably the greatest campaign of his entire career as he approaches his 33rd birthday. 

The prolific forward finished as the Bundesliga’s top scorer with 36 goals in just 31 matches. Furthermore, he successfully claimed the European Golden Shoe for the second time in three years and secured three collective trophies.

Bayern Munich have undoubtedly benefited from his incredible output this term. 

Speaking in a recent interview with L'Equipe, the striker opened up about how these outstanding accomplishments naturally lead him to dream about claiming the Ballon d'Or, which will be awarded on October 26 in London.

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Despite his remarkable domestic statistics, the Three Lions captain knows that winning the World Cup is almost definitely required to secure the top individual honor. Delivering on the international stage is crucial.

"I’d be one of the favorites, definitely," Kane explained. He further added: "Given the trophies I’ve won this season and the number of goals I’ve scored, I’d be in the running.

"Especially as, should England win the World Cup, one could imagine the trophy going to an English player." This honest assessment highlights his clear understanding that club form alone might not be enough.

The 32-year-old is entirely realistic about the fierce competition he faces for the Ballon d'Or. He knows several outstanding