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#3 Harry Kane | England
England captain Harry Kane is another straightforward choice for the Euro 2020 Golden Boot. The 27-year-old enjoyed one of the best league campaigns of his career as he scored 23 goals and set up 14, winning the Golden Boot and Playmaker awards. Despite not winning a title, Kane maintains his status as one of the most complete strikers in world football.
Kane won the Golden Boot at the FIFA World Cup 2018 for his exploits in Russia, leading England to their first semi-final of the competition in 28 years.
He is part of a brilliant attacking unit, including the likes of Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, and other stars. Kane will hope to win his first top scorer award at the European championships and lead England to glory.
#2 Kylian Mbappe | France
French superstar Kylian Mbappe is one of the most devastating forwards in the world and will look to announce himself on the Euros stage in style. The Paris Saint-Germain man is set to participate in his first European Championship this summer. Mbappe was instrumental in Les Bleus winning the World Cup in 2018 and could possibly have a similar impact this time around as well.
The 22-year-old has been in magnificent form over the course of 2020-21, scoring an astounding 42 goals and assisting 11 in 47 games across all competitions.
While this in itself makes him one of the favorites for the Golden Boot, his potential partnership with Karim Benzema is another major factor. Benzema is one of the best centre-forwards at the tournament and can help Mbappe get even better.
#1 Cristiano Ronaldo | Portugal
Much was made of Cristiano Ronaldo's shaky start to the season, with many suggesting this could be one of his final campaigns at the top level. However, he ended the season with the Capocannoniere and a total of 36 goals across all competitions.
The 2020-21 campaign was another timely reminder that Ronaldo is still a force to be reckoned with. While he may not be the lightning-quick forward he was during his prime years, even at 36, he remains one of Europe's premium goalscorers. The Juventus man arguably enters Euro 2020 as the favorite to win the Golden Boot.
Ronaldo is just a goal away from becoming the all-time top-scorer at the European Championships. After becoming the first captain to lift a competitive trophy with Portugal, Ronaldo will hope to fire his side to victory at Euro 2020 this summer.
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