England star Mary Earps says it's "mental" as she become the first professional female footballer to have a wax figure at Madame Tussauds London.
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- Earps wins vote to receive wax figure
- Goalkeeper posts throwback visit to attraction
- Lionesses star joined PSG this summer
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Earps shared a throwback photo of her visit to Madame Tussauds in 2013 as she celebrated becoming the first professional female footballer to have a wax figure at the famous attraction in London. The 31-year-old will be added to the museum this autumn following a public vote, which came after Earps helped England win the 2022 European Championship and reach the final of the 2023 World Cup.
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WHAT EARPS POSTED ON INSTAGRAM
Earps posted some snaps of her own waxwork model, along with a photo of her alongside a figure of singer Cheryl during a 2013 trip to Madame Tussauds, on Instagram. She wrote: "When I visited Madame Tussauds with my Mum back in March 2013 (scroll for me and Chezza), never did I ever think I'd be back there a decade or so later as my own waxwork figure. Absolutely mental. Thank you for voting for me, this is super surreal. I can't wait for you all to see it. Big thank you to the wonderful Madame Tussauds team who've brought this to life – your work is incredible!"
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WHAT EARPS SAID
Speaking about the significance of her own model, Earps said, per The Guardian: "It's a special feeling to be a trailblazer. I think it's something that means a lot to me.
"I'm a very ambitious person, a very hard-working person, and I think to try and push boundaries and try and be a pioneer for change, in many ways, is something that I really enjoy doing, and hopefully I can do for the rest of my career."
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DID YOU KNOW?
The real Earps is beginning a new chapter in her professional career after signing for Paris Saint-Germain in July. The Lionesses 'keeper joined the French team after five years at Manchester United.