Robinson warns a travesty if Kane misses Ballon d’Or after Wembley brace
Former Tottenham goalkeeper Paul Robinson says it would be a travesty if Harry Kane does not claim the Ballon d’Or, after the Bayern Munich striker recorded a brace at Wembley, bringing his Bundesliga tally to 101 goals in just 98 games – the fastest ever to reach a century.
Kane’s two goals completed a 3-0 Nations League victory over Czechia at Wembley, moving England to the brink of the quarter‑finals with two fixtures remaining in November. The win followed a comprehensive rout of Croatia the previous weekend, confirming Thomas Tuchel’s side as the tournament’s most comfortable outfit.
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The 33‑year‑old also equalled Peter Shilton’s record of 125 caps for England, joining the legendary goalkeeper in the national team’s history books. His milestone came as the Three Lions celebrated their third consecutive clean sheet in the competition.
Ballon d’Or race intensifies
Robinson, who began his career at Tottenham, warned that omitting Kane from the Ballon d’Or would be a travesty, citing his 101 goals in 98 Bundesliga appearances as unrivalled this season. Kane now competes with Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappé, Rodri, Lionel Messi and Ousmane Dembélé for the coveted award.
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Kane told reporters the evening at Wembley felt perfect for both him and the side, describing it as a proud moment after a demanding campaign. He highlighted the quality of England’s play and the importance of seizing scoring opportunities as a striker.
He added that competition for places within the England squad is healthy, insisting that every player wants to earn a spot and that this drives collective improvement.
Midfielder Jude Bellingham declared Kane the best England player ever, praising his leadership, goal‑scoring instinct and work‑rate. Bellingham said the striker continues to improve, scoring goals for enjoyment while also contributing defensively.
England’s next two Nations League fixtures in November will decide whether the Three Lions progress to the quarter‑finals, with the squad hoping to build on the momentum from the Czechia triumph.