During the international break, Kane was interviewed by French media outlet Téléfoot, where he discussed the Ballon d'Or race, his personality, last season which was one of the best of his career, his pride in achieving statistics comparable to Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, the Champions League as Bayern Munich's primary objective, his desire to win a major tournament with England, the Ballon d'Or as his personal goal, and his gratitude to Ferdinand for openly campaigning for him. Below is the second part of the exclusive interview.

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Reporter: I have a video here from a famous English player for you. It's about you.

Kane: Ah, this is Rio Ferdinand!

In the video, Rio Ferdinand says: "Ballon d'Or! Ballon d'Or! Seventy-three goals in one season! In football history, only Messi has previously scored more goals in a single season than Kane. He won the European Golden Boot. Who else, guys? Besides Kane, who else deserves the Ballon d'Or? No joke, guys... There's only one Ballon d'Or winner, and that's Kane."



Reporter: He really campaigned hard for you!

Kane: Haha, thank you so much, Rio! I've received so many messages of support like that recently. All I can say is heartfelt thanks to everyone who has spoken up for me openly. Rio is one of the greatest centre-backs in English history. Although we're not particularly close personally, we've met a few times at interviews and other occasions. I'd definitely like to meet him in person to thank him. As I said, hearing praise like that makes me feel very honored. From my perspective, I'm grateful for all the support. As I mentioned at the start, I'm not someone who likes to blow my own horn, but seeing teammates openly defend me really makes me proud and feels fantastic.

Reporter: Is winning the Ballon d'Or a dream for you? You have very strong credentials this year.

Kane: Yes. When I first started my football journey, my dream was simply to play professional football, play for Tottenham Hotspur, and wear an England shirt. I've now achieved all of that. Now, being recognized as the best player in the world is certainly a big ambition and pursuit, and if it actually happens, it would be an incredible honor. But ultimately, it's not something I can control right now. Last season, I gave everything and performed well. We just talked about how wonderful that season was, and I really enjoyed the whole process. But now my focus is entirely on the new season. I'm constantly thinking about how to improve myself, how to lead the team, and how to help my teammates perform better. This is my mindset. I know there will be extensive discussion about the Ballon d'Or, and that's normal, because it's the most prestigious individual award in football. But for now, I just want to do my part, wait and see, and calmly accept the final outcome.

Reporter: It's been an honor to interview you. The Ballon d'Or race this year will surely be intense, with top French stars like Mbappé and Dembélé also highly competitive. This will definitely be a heated battle.

Kane: Indeed. There are so many great superstars in the shortlist: Mbappé, Dembélé, Lamine Yamal, Rodri... The world's top talents are all gathered together. I think that's why this year's competition is so captivating and sparks widespread discussion. And Michael Olise, he's delivered another dominant performance in tonight's match, starting the new season strong, and also performing brilliantly in major competitions previously. There are too many top players. Football is an art form open to interpretation; some are impressed by extraordinary individual skill, some are captivated by remarkable goal-scoring efficiency, some appreciate solid defending, and others value overall versatility. This diversity of opinion is what gives this sport its endless appeal. Before becoming a professional player, I was an enthusiastic fan myself, so I fully understand the debate. And that's precisely the captivating and unique charm of the Ballon d'Or and all football discussions.

Reporter: What's the most important lesson you'd like to share with young English players following in your footsteps?

My main principle when I step on the pitch is always to put the team first, and always show maximum respect to my teammates. You can never put yourself above the collective; you can never be bigger than your club or country. Work hard and persevere, and often you must endure solitude, working hard behind the scenes where the spotlight doesn't shine. This is crucial, and it's the only way to achieve personal breakthroughs and continuously improve. Especially for young strikers who dream of wearing England's number 9 shirt in the future, reaching the top requires extraordinary focus, sacrifice, and hard work. I hope they can see that my path to the top was far from smooth; I also experienced some loan spells and felt the ups and downs of life, but I always believed in my abilities and never stopped training as hard as I could. Now, for me, the goal is to play at the highest level for as long as possible.

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