Sky Sports · October 26, 2026

From forgettable EFL loans to Ballon d'Or winner - Kane's 'Cinderella story'

Harry Kane won the Ballon d'Or after overcoming obscurity during previous EFL loan spells early in his career, a rise his former manager describes as a fairy tale success story.

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From forgettable EFL loans to Ballon d'Or winner - Kane's 'Cinderella story'

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