India, June 2 -- England captain Harry Kane has put himself firmly in the Ballon d'Or conversation, insisting he should be considered among the leading contenders after another remarkable season in front of goal. While Bayern Munich fell short in the UEFA Champions League, Kane believes his individual performances and achievements over the campaign place him in contention for football's most prestigious individual award.

The striker enjoyed one of the most productive seasons of his career, scoring 61 goals across all competitions and playing a central role in Bayern's run to the Champions League semi-finals. The German giants were eventually knocked out by Paris Saint-Germain, who went on to win the tournament after defeating Arsenal in ...