Harry Kane throws support behind Daily Star's campaign to get him a knighthood

Former Spurs striker says it would be 'weird' for anyone to call him Sir but he'd happily take the honour if the royal family say it's the knight result

Harry Kane has thrown his support behind the Daily Star’s campaign to make him a knight. The England goal machine, who won the Ballon D’Or gong this week for being the world's best player, admitted he would be "massively proud" to be knighted.

But he confessed it would be "weird" to have everyone calling him Sir. Speaking about his knighthood chances, Harry, 33, told reporters: "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."

The Daily Star has been calling for Harry to be knighted for his years of service, and particularly his stellar year for club and country. And quizzed about how it would feel to be called Sir Harry Kane, the ex-Spurs forward replied: "It would sound good, but I'd feel weird everyone calling me Sir. So we'll just keep it as Harry for now."

Harry Kane of FC Bayern München gestures during the Bundesliga 2026/27 match between FC Augsburg and FC Bayern München at WWK Arena — Harry Kane of FC Bayern München is a legend

Meanwhile, the Bayern Munich ace has been priced at 3-1 by William Hill to be knighted by 2030. Earlier this month, he equalled Peter Shilton's record as the most capped England men’s player when he made his 125th appearance against Czech Republic.

He took less than 12 years from his debut in 2015 to reach the caps landmark, while goalkeeper legend Shilton’s 125 games came over a 20-year period from 1970 to 1990. Harry is also the Three Lions' record goalscorer.

Meanwhile, Downing Street recently hinted Harry deserves a knighthood, praising his “extraordinary achievement” as the first English winner of the Ballon d’Or in 25 years.

Brazil's former footballer Ronaldo presents the Ballon d'Or award for the best male footballer to England and Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane during the 2026 Ballon d'Or France Football award ceremony at the Palladium Theatre in London on October 26, 2026 — Harry Kane received the Ballon d'Or from Ronaldo

Andy Burnham's spokesperson said:“Seventy years after Sir Stanley Matthews won the inaugural award, it caps a remarkable season and Harry continues to set a brilliant example to young players across the country, and the PM knows the whole nation will be incredibly proud of him. And, hopefully, there’s another trophy to celebrate with England before too long.”

Asked whether Burnham would like to see Kane receive a knighthood, she said: “I think everyone would agree, Harry Kane has given an enormous amount to English football, and this is a very special moment for him and the country, but, as ever, I’m not going to pre-empt the honours process.”