H. Kane, captain of the England national team, gave an interview to Evening Standard discussing the Ballon d'Or competition. He said he wants to win the award, but self-promotion in public is not something he would do.

On other contenders who frequently discuss the Ballon d'Or during this period

H. Kane said: "Everyone is entitled to do things their own way in that situation. It's clear that the Ballon d'Or has received increasing attention over the past few years, largely from social media and the hype that surrounds it.

For me, talking about myself in that way is not in my nature. But I'm still extremely proud of what I've accomplished. In terms of numbers, I know I've performed as well as anyone else this past year. So I don't want to shy away from discussing it, but my philosophy is always to look forward.

I think the timing of the awards is quite difficult because the new season has already started, and you're focused on what you can achieve this year. But after every match, people still talk about what you did last season. So it's quite hard for me to get used to that. But if I could win this award, it would be incredible, and I would be extremely proud."

On his chances of winning the award

H. Kane said: "I absolutely believe I have a chance to win. There's no doubt about that. Right now it comes down to time. The voters will choose who they want to choose. Will it affect the outcome if other contenders give more or fewer interviews? Of course it will affect the reaction on social media and the conversation about the award. But as for the actual voters, I'm not 100% sure whether these interviews will have an impact. I think they'll vote for whoever they believe deserves the award. They have the relevant data and statistics, and then they make their decision. For me, hearing others talk about me makes me feel even more proud—whether it's teammates, former players, or others. When they praise my achievements, that feeling of pride is stronger than when I talk about my own accomplishments."

On the possibility of becoming an NFL kicker

H. Kane said: "This is something I would seriously consider more in the future. It depends on how my football career develops over the next five or six years, my motivation, and what I want to do. At the very least, entering the NFL is far more realistic than becoming a professional golfer. I can imagine myself doing that. I take penalty kicks, and the pressure and technique involved are quite similar. If I had to train for another sport, I feel I'd be closest to what an NFL kicker needs. But I also know that this is true for all popular sports: you watch those athletes compete on TV, they make it all look easy, and you think you could do the same. But that's not always the case.

If I decided to try, I would take it seriously and spend six months to a year training in advance. If people knew I was still at the peak of my football career, no one would talk to me about making a switch. Maybe in the future, when I play in MLS or something similar, I might consider combining the schedules of both leagues and try to bridge the two together. However, right now it's just a thought in my mind, because I still want to play football for as long as possible.

At 33 years old, it's easy to start thinking about retirement or the future, but I still want to perform at my best for another two, five, or even ten years. I will continue playing."

H. Kane confirmed that he and FC Bayern Munich are still negotiating a new contract, and both parties are confident they will reach an agreement. H. Kane said: "We're still talking. To be honest, it's going well, and we're getting closer to reaching a deal. There are still a few things to finalize. I'm very happy here, and I don't think it will be long before there's an announcement."

On Declan Rice withdrawing from the England national team

H. Kane said: "I've spoken about this before, and I don't want to make it a big deal. I know these teammates, and I've talked with the coach and the players, and they've made their decision. Everyone's situation is different. I know how tough this summer has been, especially with the demanding Premier League schedule.

My situation is different now. The league has a winter break, so I can get rest and recovery. Some players don't have that opportunity.

I've spoken with Declan Rice. I know how much he's committed to his club and to England, and I know he's been fully committed all along. His physical issues have been bothering him for a while now. So a player like Declan Rice needs to manage his problems and get back to full fitness. Important competitions await him, both for his club and for England. Sometimes you have to make decisions based on the real situation. This is a matter between the coach and the player."

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