Harry Kane would be incredibly proud if he were awarded a knighthood, but the England captain admits being called “Sir Harry Kane” by everyone would feel a little strange.

Kane has been at the centre of a new discussion in England following his historic Ballon d’Or triumph. The Bayern Munich striker became the first Englishman in 25 years to win the prestigious individual award after an extraordinary season for club and country.

Asked about the possibility of receiving a knighthood, Kane made it clear that he would welcome the honour if it ever happened.

“I wouldn’t say no to it, that’s for sure. If it happens, it’ll be incredible and something I’ll be massively proud of. But I don’t want to get too carried away,” Kane said.

But when asked how it would feel to be known as Sir Harry Kane, the England captain gave a more humorous response.

“It would sound good, but I’d feel weird everyone calling me Sir. So we’ll just keep it as Harry for now,” he said.

Bayern Give Kane a Hero’s Welcome

Kane returned to Bayern Munich just two days after winning the Ballon d’Or and received a special reception from the club and supporters.

The 33-year-old was rested for Bayern’s 6-1 DFB-Pokal victory over Magdeburg but was present at the stadium as his teammates celebrated a convincing win.

Reflecting on the whirlwind 48 hours, Kane said it was good to return to a more normal routine and see the Bayern supporters again.

“So much has happened in 48 hours. It was nice to kind of be back a bit in normality, seeing the fans, getting the reception before the game. It’s been a whirlwind of 48 hours, and it’s nice to be here and feel at home,” Kane said.

What Has Downing Street Said?

There has been no official decision to award Kane a knighthood. However, Downing Street has acknowledged his huge contribution to English football.

A spokesperson said Kane had given “an enormous amount” to English football and described his Ballon d’Or victory as a very special moment for both the player and the country. The spokesperson, however, declined to comment ahead of the formal honours process.

That means “Sir Harry Kane” remains only a possibility for now, rather than an announced honour.

Ending England’s 25-Year Wait

Kane’s Ballon d’Or victory ended a 25-year wait for England.

Michael Owen was the last English player to win the award in 2001. Kane is now the fifth Englishman to claim the prestigious prize, following Sir Stanley Matthews, Sir Bobby Charlton, Kevin Keegan and Owen.

After scoring 73 goals in 65 appearances for club and country during the 2025-26 season, Kane finally received the individual recognition that had eluded him for years.

Now, after becoming England’s latest Ballon d’Or winner, another question is gaining momentum: Could the next major honour for Harry Kane be a knighthood?