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| Harry Kane to be awarded Freedom of City of London | Harry Kane to be awarded Freedom of City of London |
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| Harry Kane will be given the Freedom of City of London in January | Harry Kane will be given the Freedom of City of London in January |
| England captain Harry Kane is to be awarded the Freedom of the City of London. | England captain Harry Kane is to be awarded the Freedom of the City of London. |
| The 29-year-old striker, who also plays for Tottenham Hotspur, has been given it in recognition of his outstanding sporting achievements, the City of London Corporation said. | The 29-year-old striker, who also plays for Tottenham Hotspur, has been given it in recognition of his outstanding sporting achievements, the City of London Corporation said. |
| The professional footballer, from Walthamstow, will be handed the award at a ceremony in January. | The professional footballer, from Walthamstow, will be handed the award at a ceremony in January. |
| Kane said it was "a proud moment for myself and my family". | Kane said it was "a proud moment for myself and my family". |
| "It is a real honour to be recognised by the city I grew up in and love," he added. | "It is a real honour to be recognised by the city I grew up in and love," he added. |
| Will Kane become Premier League's best goalscorer? | Will Kane become Premier League's best goalscorer? |
| Harry Kane exhibition opens to inspire children | Harry Kane exhibition opens to inspire children |
| Kane keen to 'shine light' on Qatar issues | Kane keen to 'shine light' on Qatar issues |
| Kane was nominated for the award by the corporation's policy chairman Chris Hayward and his deputy Keith Bottomley. | Kane was nominated for the award by the corporation's policy chairman Chris Hayward and his deputy Keith Bottomley. |
| Mr Hayward said the striker, who in September became only the second England player to score 51 goals for his country when he netted from the penalty spot in a friendly against Germany, "richly deserved" the award. | Mr Hayward said the striker, who in September became only the second England player to score 51 goals for his country when he netted from the penalty spot in a friendly against Germany, "richly deserved" the award. |
| The England captain has been recognised for his outstanding sporting achievements, the corporation said | The England captain has been recognised for his outstanding sporting achievements, the corporation said |
| News of the Freedom comes as Kane prepares to lead England's Lions at the World Cup, which kicks off in Qatar on 20 November. | News of the Freedom comes as Kane prepares to lead England's Lions at the World Cup, which kicks off in Qatar on 20 November. |
| During his professional career, which began in 2009, Kane was promoted to Spurs' senior squad aged 16. | During his professional career, which began in 2009, Kane was promoted to Spurs' senior squad aged 16. |
| He has gone on to win a string of awards including PFA Young Player of the Year, three Premier League Golden Boots, the World Cup 2018 Golden Boot, and Premier League Playmaker of the Season. | He has gone on to win a string of awards including PFA Young Player of the Year, three Premier League Golden Boots, the World Cup 2018 Golden Boot, and Premier League Playmaker of the Season. |
| Kane said it was a "proud moment for myself and my family" | Kane said it was a "proud moment for myself and my family" |
| The Freedom will go alongside an MBE he was handed by Prince William in 2019 for services to football. | The Freedom will go alongside an MBE he was handed by Prince William in 2019 for services to football. |
| Freedoms are believed to have been handed out since 1237 and are a way for the corporation to thank individuals for their contribution to London or public life, or to celebrate a very significant achievement. | Freedoms are believed to have been handed out since 1237 and are a way for the corporation to thank individuals for their contribution to London or public life, or to celebrate a very significant achievement. |
| Traditionally they allowed recipients to herd livestock across London Bridge toll-free. | Traditionally they allowed recipients to herd livestock across London Bridge toll-free. |
| This ancient right was carried out as recently as September during the annual Sheep Drive London, in support of the country's sheep farmers and wool industry. | This ancient right was carried out as recently as September during the annual Sheep Drive London, in support of the country's sheep farmers and wool industry. |
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