Harry Kane won the Ballon d’Or, pipping Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe to the prize. He was rewarded for a season in which he scored 73 goals for club and country and became the first Englishman to lift the trophy since Michael Owen in 2001.
Tuchel congratulates Kane
Following Kane’s triumph, England manager Thomas Tuchel said: "Congratulations Harry on a deserved Ballon D’Or!"
Tuchel said: "I ran out of superlatives to describe your performances a long time ago, but I’m delighted to see that you have now been formally recognised by the football world."
Tuchel said: "To become the first Englishman to win this huge honour in 25 years makes it extra special and we are lucky to have you as our leader."
Tuchel said: "I know you will enjoy this moment with your loved ones and then get back to doing what you do best – scoring goals and winning football matches."
England’s World Cup run
Under Tuchel, Kane led England to the last four of the World Cup, where they lost to Argentina.
England achieved their best World Cup finish since 1966 and beat France in the third-place play-off.
Kane pays tribute in acceptance speech
Kane paid tribute to his England team-mates, manager and staff during his acceptance speech. He said: "To all my England teammates, we had a special year."
Kane said: "It wasn't the perfect year, but we had a lot of good moments. We built a great bond together, a lot of togetherness. The way we trained, the way we played, the togetherness in the hotel in the World Cup."
Kane said: "It’s truly an honour to captain you, lead you. It makes me extremely proud so this one is for all of us, for sure."
Kane said: "To Thomas Tuchel and the staff at England again. The leadership, the way you drive us, the way you push standards is something to be admired and it's an honour to represent you and represent the England badge the way you do."
Kane said: "I know Debbie Hewitt, FA Chair is here tonight as well, so Debbie, thank you very much for everything you do and everyone at the FA, it's truly an honour to be your captain."
Wembley arch lit in gold
The FA illuminated the Wembley arch in gold to honour Kane’s Ballon d’Or win.