So, in Harry Kane, England has its first Ballon d'Or winner in 25 years. And the newly-crowned world's best player was made in Tottenham.

Kane joined Spurs' academy in 2009 and rose through the ranks, including spending loan spells at Leyton Orient, Millwall, Norwich City and Leicester City, making his debut in 2011 and eventually breaking into the first team regularly under Tim Sherwood in 2014.

His first opportunities for Spurs came in the Europa League, and on the day he scored his first senior hat-trick in a group stage win over Asteras Tripolis, he ended the game in goal after Hugo Lloris was sent off.

Kane became the club's greatest-ever goalscorer, and now the first-ever player to come through the club's academy and go on to win the Ballon d'Or.

In his acceptance speech on Monday, Kane said: "I want to say thank you to Tottenham Hotspur, as well. I wouldn't be where I am today without Tottenham, for sure.

"I was there from 11 years old. All the guidance, the coaches - you allowed me to live my dream. So, for sure, without all those moments together, all the ups and down along the way of that journey has led me to this moment here today.

"So I just want to say thank you to Tottenham Hotspur."

Kane also put on record his thanks to a number of his coaches who trained him from his early days in Spurs' academy, as well as key figures at the club.

"I want to give a shout-out to some of my coaches that have helped me along the way," he added.

"If I have forgot anyone, I am really sorry. I'll start from the early days: Bradley Allen, Chris Ramsey, John McDermott, who is here tonight, Alex Inglethorpe, Tim Sherwood, Ryan Mason, who is here tonight, one of my best friends, Ryan."

Despite not being a Tottenham player when winning the award, it was clear to see where Kane's heart lies.