Arsenal midfielder, Declan Rice, has claimed that his England teammate, Harry Kane is the "clear winner" of the 2026 Ballon d'Or.
He was speaking after a 2-2 draw with Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday night.
Both Rice and Kane scored in the game at the Allianz Arena in Germany.
The world’s best player for 2026 will be crowned next Monday in London, UK.
“For me, he's the clear winner,” Rice told TNT Sports.
“I think his numbers speak for himself. The year he's had has been remarkable.
“He’s obviously up against some other world-class players, but when you play with him, you realise how good he is, and when you play against him, you see how much of a pain it is."
2026 Ballon d'Or: He's the clear winner - Declan Rice picks player to take award