England manager Thomas Tuchel has congratulated Harry Kane on winning the Ballon d'Or 2026.
The German coach praised the award as a well-earned recognition for Kane's performances, highlighting its significance for English football.
Tuchel: ‘Kane deserves this award’
‘Congratulations to Harry on his well-deserved Ballon d'Or! I've run out of superlatives to describe his performances for quite some time, but I'm delighted that the football world has officially recognised his achievements,’ Tuchel stated.
Tuchel noted that Kane's win holds particular importance as he becomes the first Englishman to receive the prestigious award in 25 years.
‘We are lucky to have him as our leader’
The manager also emphasised Kane's leadership qualities and his importance to the England squad.
‘Becoming the first Englishman in 25 years to win this massive award is especially gratifying. We are lucky that you are our leader,’ Tuchel added.
The coach mentioned that Kane deserves to celebrate his success with his loved ones before returning to the pitch.
‘I know you’ll enjoy this moment with your family, and then you’ll return to what you do best — scoring goals and winning football matches,’ Tuchel concluded.
