Humble hero Kane the perfect heir to Matthews as Ballon d'Or comes 'home'

Key points

• Harry Kane has won the Ballon d'Or at a ceremony held in London, the home of football. The award marked its 70th anniversary and honoured Stanley Matthews, its inaugural winner.
• Kane said the win was massive for England and that he was proud to put the country back on the map. He thanked his youth coaches, parents and wife, and said he still treats every season as if he were a young player.
• Michael Owen, a former winner, presented the women's award to Alexia Putellas.