Harry Kane delivered an emotional speech and thanked his wife Katie Goodland after winning the Ballon d’Or on Monday night.

England captain and Bayern Munich striker Kane pipped Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal to the most prestigious individual prize in world football, becoming the first Englishman in 25 years to win the award .

An emotional Kane, 33, spoke for more than 10 minutes on stage after receiving the award at the London Palladium before thanking his long-term partner, Goodland, mother to his four children.

“To my wife, Kate, my best friend,” Kane said. “We've been through ups and downs for sure. You're my biggest supporter. I actually felt like you wanted this more than me myself.

“The anxious wait for us to find out, I know it's been horrible for you, here it is - we've done it! You always want the best for me, you sacrifice yourself to help me achieve my dreams, and I know they're your dreams as well, so it wouldn't be possible without you.

“This is a trophy that we celebrate, not me.…