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Harry Kane brutally snubbed after Florian Wirtz wins Germany's Footballer of the Year award – with Bayern Munich striker missing out on place in top three

Liverpool star Florian Wirtz has been named Germany’s Footballer of the Year, finishing well clear of Michael Olise in the vote by sports journalists. The German midfielder’s triumph means Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane, despite scoring 41 goals last season, missed out on a place in the top three entirely in a surprising snub for the England captain.

Harry Kane Reflects on Tottenham Youngster’s Potential and Expresses Contentment with Bayern Munich in Reunion Interview

Harry Kane has expressed his excitement over Tottenham's signing of Mathys Tel, encouraging the 19-year-old forward to enjoy himself in the Premier League. The Bayern Munich striker, who played alongside Tel in Germany, praised his potential and work ethic while also reflecting fondly on his own Spurs journey, saying "life is good" since moving to Bavaria.

VIDEO: Roma's Paulo Dybala & Claudio Ranieri lay flowers at Anfield in tribute to Diogo Jota ahead of Everton pre-season friendly

The football community continues to mourn the loss of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota, with AS Roma's Paulo Dybala, accompanied by veteran manager Claudio Ranieri and sporting director Frederic Massara, arrived at Anfield to lay a bouquet of flowers at the growing memorial dedicated to Jota. The Portuguese international and his younger brother, André Silva, tragically lost their lives in a car accident in Spain in early July.