Harry Kane is feeling the pressure as the anticipation builds for the prestigious Ballon d’Or announcement, scheduled for Monday night at the London Palladium. The Bayern Munich and England striker expressed his desire to know the results now, as the uncertainty is taking a toll on his family.

Kane, who has emerged as the frontrunner for the award, enjoyed a remarkable season, netting 61 goals for Bayern and 12 for England last season. So far this season, he has scored 10 goals for Bayern and six for England. In a recent Champions League match against Arsenal, he contributed significantly, scoring from the penalty spot in a 2-2 draw and providing an assist for Alphonso Davies.

While Kane leads the odds, Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé of Real Madrid follow as contenders for the award.

Kane shared, "I think my wife would prefer to know and my family ... it’s very stressful for everyone. I can see why they don’t tell people. They want everyone to go, all the big names, and there will be more people watching it if they don’t know so I can understand why."

He added that while he would love to know the outcome beforehand, he understands the organizers' decision. "We’ll have to just enjoy it and try not to stress out too much. I try not to think about it. Obviously it is hard not to. There are always rumours and stuff flying around so you try to stay away from it."

As the ceremony approaches, Kane’s family and fans alike await the moment of truth.