Bayern Munich and England striker Harry Kane acquired the Golden Shoe award as the very best goalscorer in a European soccer league at a ceremony within the Bavarian capital on Tuesday. Kane scored 36 objectives in the course of the earlier Bundesliga season, greater than another participant in Europe. Regardless of being the highest Premier League scorer 3 times, Kane had by no means gained the award. “It is a implausible feeling,” Kane stated.” “The award is for everybody. With out you, I would not be standing right here at this time.
“I really feel good and am trying ahead to the brand new season. I really feel a brand new power.
“I am very proud to obtain this award.”
The prize was the newest gained by the striker in an extended listing of non-public awards, however Kane remains to be but to win a crew title in his profession.
Kane went trophyless in his debut 12 months in Munich, the primary time Bayern completed a season with out silverware since 2012.
He advised reporters “I need to proceed on as I began final season, however you will need to win titles. We need to obtain success as a crew.”
Kane’s tally of 36 objectives in 32 Bayern appearances is simply 5 shy of the single-season report held by former Bayern striker Robert Lewandowski of 41.
The ahead stated Lewandowski’s report was too far off to contemplate now.
“As soon as we get to April and we’re a little bit bit nearer, possibly it is one thing we will discuss, however for now it is simply taking it recreation by recreation, making an attempt to assist the crew by scoring objectives.
“But in addition if we’re successful and I am not scoring objectives I am not going to fret.”
This season’s Champions League ultimate shall be held in Munich and Kane advised reporters “we have now to be there”.
The England captain was handed the award by Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen, who praised Kane’s character since making the transfer to Munich one season in the past.
Created within the 1967-68 season, the Golden Shoe was previously awarded to the highest scorer in any European league, however in 1997 was modified to make use of a rating system which favours gamers in higher-ranked leagues.
With six wins, Lionel Messi has acquired the award greater than anybody else. Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Erling Haaland have beforehand gained the award.
“It’s one thing particular that I’m now talked about in the identical breath as these names,” Kane stated.
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