Bayern Munich and England striker Harry Kane obtained the Golden Shoe award as the best goalscorer in a European soccer league at a ceremony within the Bavarian capital on Tuesday. Kane scored 36 targets through the earlier Bundesliga season, greater than some other participant in Europe. Despite being the highest Premier League scorer thrice, Kane had by no means gained the award. “It’s a incredible feeling,” Kane stated.” “The award is for everybody. Without you, I would not be standing right here right now.
“I really feel good and am trying ahead to the brand new season. I really feel a brand new power.
“I’m very proud to obtain this award.”
The prize was the most recent gained by the striker in an extended record 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 it is very important win titles. We need to obtain success as a crew.”
Kane’s tally of 36 targets 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 think about now.
“Once we get to April and we’re slightly bit nearer, possibly it is one thing we are able to speak about, however for now it is simply taking it recreation by recreation, making an attempt to assist the crew by scoring targets.
“But additionally if we’re profitable and I’m not scoring targets I’m not going to fret.”
This season’s Champions League closing might be held in Munich and Kane advised reporters “now we have 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 obtained the award greater than anybody else. Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Erling Haaland have beforehand gained the award.
“It is one thing particular that I’m now talked about in the identical breath as these names,” Kane stated.
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