In a full-circle moment for English football, Madame Tussauds London has united England legend and current men’s appearance record holder, Peter Shilton, with its figure of Harry Kane MBE ahead of the England captain preparing to become the nation’s most-capped men’s player this week.
With Kane just one cap away from surpassing Shilton’s long-standing record of 125 appearances, the Central London attraction brought the two footballing greats together before England’s clash with Croatia at Wembley on Thursday night.
As part of the celebrations, Madame Tussauds London returned Kane’s figure to Ridgeway Rovers FC in North London – the grassroots club where Kane first kicked off his footballing journey aged six – where Shilton was joined by the next generation of young players.
The moment also united two generations of Madame Tussauds London stars. While Kane’s figure was unveiled in June 2026, Shilton himself was immortalised at the attraction in 1986, reinforcing Madame Tussauds London’s long-standing tradition of celebrating sporting icons.
Taking to Ridgeway Rovers’ home turf, Shilton joined Kane’s matchday-ready figure wearing this year’s England men’s home kit, to surprise young Ridgeway Rovers footballers ahead of their usual training sessions. Boys and girls aged seven to 14 were given a chance to see their local hero’s figure up close while sharing a memorable moment with one of England’s greatest ever footballers.
England legend 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: “At Madame Tussauds London, we’re proud to celebrate the icons who have shaped British culture and sport, so it felt fitting to mark this historic footballing moment by bringing together Peter Shilton and our Harry Kane figure ahead of the England captain’s bid to become the nation’s most-capped men’s player.
“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 figure joined Madame Tussauds London’s Culture Capital zone 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.
Peter Shilton was first immortalised by Madame Tussauds London in 1986, with re-released archive imagery from his figure launch showcasing Madame Tussauds London’s continued commitment to celebrating English national sporting heroes.
For those seeking indoor experiences and days out this autumn and winter, fans can strike a pose alongside Kane’s figure at Madame Tussauds London. Please visit the Madame Tussauds London website, where tickets start from £27.
