​’Super humble’: Declan Rice hails England legend Harry Kane after Ballon d’Or triumph

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has praised England captain Harry Kane for remaining “super humble” following his recent Ballon d’Or triumph, according to Flashscore.

​The 33-year-old striker edged out Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe to claim football’s most prestigious individual prize after netting an extraordinary 73 goals in 65 appearances across all competitions for club and country.​

Speaking ahead of England’s UEFA Nations League clash against Spain and Yamal, Rice insisted his teammate was a worthy recipient. “I think in the case of Harry, for me and for everyone, Harry deserved the Ballon d’Or,” Rice said.

“As he has performed, the goals he has scored and not only the goals, how he has played. In Spain, obviously they are going to say Lamine; at some point he will win it, but I think Harry is a fair winner.”​

Rice also revealed how the Three Lions celebrated the milestone quietly. “It’s incredible, the Ballon d’Or… imagine in the restaurant how we all were. He is super humble; it didn’t seem like he had won the Ballon d’Or because he hardly talks about it. He is a legend of English football; we are very lucky.”