# Ngumoha has Ballon d’Or in his sights after taking inspiration from Kane’s triumph

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/ngumoha-has-ballon-dor-in-his-sights-after-taking-inspiration-from-kanes-triumph/
- Published: 2026-11-11T03:45:17+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-11T06:50:32+00:00
- Original publisher: CNA (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/ngumoha-has-ballon-dor-in-his-sights-after-taking-inspiration-kanes-triumph-6541711
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Ngumoha says Kane’s Ballon d’Or win inspires him.
- The teenager believes he could win the award.
- England face Croatia and Spain this week.

## Summary

Liverpool winger Rio Ngumoha says Harry Kane’s Ballon d’Or win has encouraged young English players to aspire to become the world’s best. The 18-year-old, recently called up to England’s squad, said he believes he could one day win the award himself.

Kane became the first Englishman since Michael Owen in 2001 to receive the honour. Ngumoha has emerged as an important player for Liverpool and helped inspire a 4-3 Champions League comeback against Villarreal last month; he has made three England appearances since debuting in June. England are due to face Croatia at Wembley on Thursday and Spain in Madrid on Sunday.

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