Rio Ngumoha Aims to Win the Ballon d’Or and Praises Lamine Yamal
Liverpool youngster Rio Ngumoha said he hopes to win the Ballon d’Or one day, adding that Harry Kane’s triumph has given England players an incentive to pursue the award. He said watching Kane in national-team training, particularly finishing drills, helped him understand why Kane won and why he is among the best players.
Liverpool youngster Rio Ngumoha said he hopes to win the Ballon d’Or one day, adding that Harry Kane’s triumph has given England players an incentive to pursue the award. He explained that watching Kane in national-team training, especially finishing drills, helped him understand why Kane won and why he is among the best players.
Ngumoha added that Kane is an inspiration to England players and young footballers. Asked whether he might start against Croatia on Thursday, he said he hoped so, but recognised the competition would be difficult. He would continue trying to prove his ability in training and earn the coach’s trust.
Ngumoha praised Lamine Yamal, saying that what he has achieved has inspired young players, and that his performances at a young age and confident manner on the pitch offer them a role model.