Bayern Munich beat Magdeburg 6-1 in the DFB-Pokal, with Harry Kane an unused substitute. Kane said Danks had spoken to him about trying to give him a break in the game even before the Ballon d'Or, and said he had not celebrated too hard after winning the award.
Kane explains why he did not play
Kane said: "I didn't party too hard! I could have played, but to be honest, Danksy spoke to me and said they were thinking of trying to give me a break in this game, even before the Ballon d'Or, because I've played a lot of games in the last six weeks or so."
He also said he would train the next day and be ready for Bayern's game against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday.
Kane reflects on Ballon d'Or week
Kane said: "Crazy week. What an unbelievable night on Monday. Obviously a lot of nerves and different emotions compared to a football match or anything like that. A lot of waiting around and trying to picture what it would be like if I did win. But, honestly, just really special, the support I've had from friends, family, fans, text messages, social media has just been overwhelming - so many congratulations. Had a good night after the event, celebrated with the ones close to me and then straight back work and just trying to take it all in really."
Danks pays tribute
GOAL reported that Bayern assistant Aaron Danks was deputising while head coach Vincent Kompany recovers from illness. Danks said: "Working closely with him and seeing the effort he puts in, knowing the journey that he's been on to get to this moment, just really, really happy for him."
Danks also said: "As an Englishman, I'm really proud for him. I'm a big advocate of English players and English coaches, and I want them to showcase what they're capable of, so for Harry to bring this back for England, I think it's great recognition for him. I know Harry's full focus will now be on his next goal, his next performances, his next games. He'll be straight back into that professional, humble mindset that's got him to this level."
