England captain Harry Kane has described the experience of seeing his new waxwork at Madame Tussauds London as “like looking in a mirror,” admitting it was a “weird feeling” to be immortalised ahead of the World Cup.
Currently in Miami, the footballer collaborated closely with artists from the renowned London tourist attraction to create the lifelike replica. The figure is depicted in an England kit and boots, with its right foot resting on a football, capturing a quintessential pose.
Kane expressed his surprise and honour at the creation, stating: “It was a real honour to get the call from Madame Tussauds. It’s one of those things that you never expect to happen.”
He added that London holds a special significance for him, making it the ideal location for his first figure.
“London is a special place for me, and I’ve lived here pretty much my whole life, so it’s the perfect city to have my first figure – it feels like a true full-circle moment.”
Reflecting on the unveiling, Kane highlighted the meticulous detail: “Seeing the final result was a special moment; the eyes are so realistic, and they even remembered the tape on my wedding finger that I kiss to celebrate when I score a goal – it’s like looking in the mirror!”
He shared the moment with his family, noting: “My wife, Kate, and my four kids came down to the unveiling, and it was a proud moment for us all.”
Despite the initial strangeness, he was pleased with the outcome, praising the studio team’s dedication.
The waxwork will reside in Kane’s hometown of London. Young players from his boyhood club, Ridgeway Rovers in Walthamstow, North London, were given a preview.
Kane hopes the figure will inspire: “I can’t wait for young fans to pose next to figure-version of me in London, and I hope seeing this will inspire children to keep working hard, believing in themselves and enjoying every moment of the journey.”
The figure will join a host of sporting legends in Madame Tussauds London’s Culture Capital zone, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Mo Salah, Mary Earps, Sir Lewis Hamilton, Anthony Joshua, and Kylian Mbappe, with Lando Norris set to arrive in summer 2026.
Steve Blackburn, general manager at Madame Tussauds London, underscored Kane’s global impact: “Harry Kane is one of the most important figures in global sport both on the pitch and beyond, so we knew we had to bring his first-ever figure home to London from Friday June 5 ahead of the Fifa World Cup.”
He commended the collaborative spirit, adding: “Our studio team loved working closely with Harry as they share the same obsession with detail and an expert finish, and it was great to see his reaction.”
