Harry Kane became the first Englishman in 25 years to win the Ballon d'Or on Monday thanks to his prolific scoring last season. The Premier League’s greatest strength is also a weakness Key points and original sources are listed below.

• Harry Kane became the first Englishman in 25 years to win the Ballon d'Or on Monday thanks to his prolific scoring last season.S1

• The Premier League’s greatest strength is also a weaknessS2

• An English player has claimed football's most prestigious award for the first time in a quarter of a century.S3