Harry Kane Presented with European Golden Shoe in Munich

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Bayern Munich and England striker Harry Kane was awarded the prestigious Golden Shoe as the top goalscorer in a European football league at a ceremony held in Munich. Kane netted an impressive 36 goals during the previous Bundesliga season, outscoring all other players in Europe. Despite being crowned the top scorer in the Premier League three times, Kane had never before received this particular accolade. "Receiving this award is an incredible feeling," Kane expressed. "I owe it all to my teammates and supporters. Without your constant support, I wouldn't be here today."

"I feel good and am looking forward to the new season. I feel a new energy.

"I'm very proud to receive this award."

The prize was the latest won by the striker in a long list of personal awards, but Kane is still yet to win a team title in his career.

Kane went trophyless in his debut year in Munich, the first time Bayern finished a season without silverware since 2012.

He told reporters "I want to continue on as I started last season, but it is important to win titles. We want to achieve success as a team."

Kane's tally of 36 goals in 32 Bayern appearances is just five shy of the single-season record held by former Bayern striker Robert Lewandowski of 41.

The forward said Lewandowski's record was too far off to consider now.

"Once we get to April and we're a little bit closer, maybe it's something we can talk about, but for now it's just taking it game by game, trying to help the team by scoring goals.

"But also if we're winning and I'm not scoring goals I'm not going to worry."

This season's Champions League final will be held in Munich and Kane told reporters "we have to be there".

The England captain was handed the award by Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen, who praised Kane's character since making the move to Munich one season ago.

Created in the 1967-68 season, the Golden Shoe was formerly awarded to the top scorer in any European league, but in 1997 was changed to use a ranking system which favours players in higher-ranked leagues.

With six wins, Lionel Messi has received the award more than anyone else. Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Erling Haaland have previously won the award.

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"It is something special that I am now mentioned in the same breath as these names," Kane said.

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