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Michael Owen has opened up about the lack of recognition he received for his historic Ballon d'Or triumph, suggesting his achievement was never fully appreciated in England. The former Liverpool striker remained the last Englishman to win the prestigious award for nearly a quarter of a century until Harry Kane ended the long wait this week.

Mark Bellingham, the father of England internationals Jude and Jobe, has earned his own international call-up to represent the England Veterans Over-50s side against the Republic of Ireland. The former non-league striker turned 50 back in March and has been named in an 18-man squad for this weekend's fixture in Cambridgeshire.

Ivan Toney is facing a remarkably long wait for his day in court after a trial date was finally established for his alleged assault case. The England striker appeared in person this week to address charges stemming from a confrontation at a popular central London venue late last year.

Harry Kane has revealed his plans to treat his Bayern Munich and England colleagues to special gifts following his historic Ballon d'Or triumph in London. The 33-year-old striker enjoyed an incredible 2026, scoring a combined 73 goals for club and country to claim football's most prestigious individual prize.