“Harry said it in his speech - that if you're told you're not good enough, then go and try again and work harder. He did that and look where he is now. He's been scoring goals at a phenomenal rate for so many years now and he deserved it.”

Alan Shearer · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-27

Shearer referenced Kane's own Ballon d'Or speech about persevering after being told he was not good enough.