Ranking England's Ballon d'Or winners - how does Kane compare?
From Stanley Matthews to Harry Kane, how do England's Ballon d'Or winners rank?
Harry Kane has claimed England's first Ballon d'Or since the award's inception, making a significant mark in the global football accolade. Michael Owen holds the second spot, having won the prestigious prize in 2001 whilst playing for Bayern Munich. Owen's success was marked by a stellar campaign with Liverpool, clinching the League Cup and setting up a dramatic win in the FA Cup final.
His performance for England was equally impressive, scoring a memorable hat-trick against Germany. Stanley Matthews, the inaugural Ballon d'Or winner, leads the list with his remarkable longevity and innovative style of play, earning the title in 1956. Bobby Charlton and Bobby Moore, both English captains, followed, with Matthews and Charlton each winning the award twice.
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