'Incredibly special' - Mary Earps makes history as new waxwork is revealed

England goalkeeper Mary Earps has become the first female footballer to have a wax figure made of her at London's Madame Tussauds.

The waxwork museum launched a public vote last year to decide which Lioness would be turned into a wax figure, with Mary winning.

Mary then worked with the Madame Tussauds studio team, taking hundreds of measurements in multiple sittings, to make her figure as lifelike as possible.

The figure is dressed in her 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Final kit, which has been donated by the award-winning goalie herself.

Mary's figure is wearing her kit from the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup

“To make this mark as the first female footballer to have a figure at Madame Tussauds London is incredibly special. This is not about me. This is a representation of how women’s football has grown and the trajectory it’s on. This is a celebration of that!" said Mary Earps at the reveal event.

"Seeing my friends, family, and fans' reactions to the figure is absolutely amazing, they couldn’t believe how accurate the features are – neither can I if I’m honest! My Gran especially is amazed by it all and I’m so happy she gets to share this moment with me."

Steve Blackburn, General Manager at Madame Tussauds London, said: “Mary is a pioneer both on and off the pitch who has inspired millions with her exceptional talent and dedication. It is an honour to celebrate her achievements with her first-ever figure."

Madame Tussauds held a celebration party to reveal the figure

Madame Tussauds is a museum which makes ultra-realistic wax figures of celebrities that people can visit and take pictures with, from world leaders, to movie stars, pop stars and even the royal family.

It was founded in 1835 by French wax sculptor Marie Tussaud in London.

There are now similar museums in major cities all around the world, including the US, China, Japan and India.

Mary's wax figure will go on public display on Friday 15 November.