England legend Peter Shilton brought Harry Kane’s Madame Tussauds waxwork to Ridgeway Rovers FC ahead of Kane’s record-breaking 126th England cap against Croatia tonight
England legend Peter Shilton returned Harry Kane’s Madame Tussauds waxwork figure to the striker’s childhood football club Ridgeway Rovers FC in South Chingford this week.
The moment came as Kane is due to replace Shilton as England’s most-capped player when he makes his 126th England appearance at the clash against Croatia at Wembley tonight (12th November).
Ridgeway Rovers FC, based at the Peter May Sports Centre in Wadham Road, is the grassroots club where Kane, who recently won the Ballon D’or, first kicked off his footballing journey aged six.
Taking to Ridgeway Rovers’ home turf, Shilton surprised young Ridgeway Rovers footballers ahead of their usual training sessions with Kane’s wax figure.
Shilton said: “I’ve held the England men’s cap record for quite a few years now, but if anyone deserves to overtake me, it’s Harry. He’s been an incredible servant and leader for so long now, and has scored plenty of goals along the way!
“It’s been great to spend time with Harry’s Madame Tussauds London figure and the children at his first club Ridgeway Rovers – what a committed group of youngsters. The next England star to get a figure could be Jude Bellingham – he’s already got a number of caps and provided he watches those injuries, he should have a long England career.”
Steve Blackburn, general manager at Madame Tussauds London, said: “Returning Harry’s figure to Ridgeway Rovers, where his footballing journey began, and sharing that moment with Peter and the next generation of young players was a special way to celebrate football’s past, present and future.
“Harry’s figure has been incredibly popular with guests since joining the attraction, and this milestone gave us an opportunity to revisit Peter’s own Madame Tussauds London legacy. Together, their stories reflect our long-standing commitment to recognising the sporting heroes who inspire generations.”
Kane’s wax figure joined Madame Tussauds London in June 2026, where it stands alongside an all-star sporting line-up including Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Mohamed Salah, Mary Earps MBE and Kylian Mbappé.
Kane visited his former football club back in November 2024 to unveil a statue of himself. The statue had been languishing in storage for years after the Conservative councillors who commissioned it could not find a home for it.
Speaking to the Echo at the unveiling, the footballer said: “I’m really impressed with it to be honest. The Peter May Centre was where I played my first football for Ridgeway Rovers and also where I played my school football with Chingford Foundation School so I have a lot of good memories here. To be honest I don’t think there’s a better place than having it here.”
He added: “A lot of boys and girls still play here. This statue is something for them to look at and hopefully it’ll inspire them to be leading their country out [on the pitch] one day.”
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