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N'Golo Kante 'outperformed his Chelsea team-mate Jorginho and should've won the 2021 Balon d'OR' according to former Blues midfielder Joe Cole

According to Joe Cole, Chelsea star N'Golo Kante was 'overlooked' for the 2021 Ballon D'Or despite his 'outstanding' performances.

Kante played an instrumental role in Chelsea's Champions League triumph last season after picking up the Man of The Match awards in both sem-final games as well as the final.

Despite his outstanding performances, the Frenchman finished fifth in the race for the Balon d'Or, two places behind his team-mate Jorginho.

N'Golo Kante (centre) played a big role in Chelsea's Champions League triumph last season

N'Golo Kante (centre) played a big role in Chelsea's Champions League triumph last season

But Cole believes Kante should have won the award altogether.