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What is the Golden Shoe?
The Golden Shoe is an annual award given to the top goalscorer in European league football. Harry Kane winning it for his 61 goals across all tournaments last season highlights his exceptional scoring ability and consistent performance at the highest level of the sport. It's a prestigious individual honour.
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