Kieran Jackson is joined by Lawrence Ostlere after England captain and Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane pipped Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal to the most prestigious individual prize in world football on Monday night.
After a delayed and drawn-out affair at the London Palladium, a stunned Kane picked up the ultimate accolade after an outstanding season. But was he the right winner in a fiercely close race? How was the night itself, both on-site and via streaming service DAZN? And what does Kane’s win mean for the award going forward? Kieran and Lawrence unpack it all…
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