England captain and Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane thanked Jose Mourinho and other coaches in his Ballon d'Or acceptance speech at the London Palladium. Kane was speaking after becoming the first Englishman to win the award since Michael Owen in 2001.
Coaches named in the speech
Kane said: "I want to thank some of the coaches who helped me throughout my journey, and if I forget anyone, I apologise profusely."
He said Harry Redknapp, Mauricio Pochettino, Antonio Conte and Mourinho were among them.
What Kane said about their role
Kane said: "Every one of you played an important role in my development, at different stages of my life, and without every one of you I would not be standing here today."
Kane said: "I learned a lot, and when you surround yourself with the best people and coaches, that makes you a better person and player. Thank you very much."
Kane on his journey
Kane said: "My journey was not easy or straightforward, I was not that child who reached the top directly, I had to live through difficult moments, and I went through many experiences and loan moves, I had to fight to reach the best level I am producing now, and I hope my journey gives others some inspiration too."
Mourinho reference
GOAL described Mourinho as the former Tottenham boss now in charge of Real Madrid. GOAL wrote that Mourinho managed Kane at Tottenham.