Lionesses to get Madame Tussauds waxwork after World Cup – and you can vote which player

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Wednesday 23 August 2023 at 12:24pm

Goalie Mary Earps, Lauren James and captain Millie Bright are all in the running to be immortalised as a waxwork. Credit: PA Images

Madame Tussauds has announced that it will immortalise one of England's Lionesses as a waxwork after the team's heroic efforts at the World Cup.

It follows England's fierce campaign in Australia this summer, which ended in a heartbreaking 1-0 defeat to Spain in the final on Sunday.

Madame Tussauds has opened a public vote to decide which player will be made into a waxwork and displayed at its London museum, to commemorate the team's achievements.

There are currently eight Lionesses in the running - could it be Nottingham-born goalkeeper Mary Earps with her golden glove? Liverpudlian Alex Greenwood, who kept on playing despite injury? Or captain Millie Bright who will forever go down in history?

The Lionesses pose for a team photo on the pitch ahead of the FIFA Women's World Cup final match at Stadium Australia, Sydney. Credit: PA Images

Which Lioness can I vote for?

Mary Earps: Nottingham-born Manchester United goalkeeper Earps, 30, was awarded the Golden Glove, playing in all of England's seven matches and conceding four goals.
Alex Greenwood: Liverpudlian defender Greenwood, 29, battled through to the final whistle despite an eye injury in the 77th minute.
Chloe Kelly: Manchester City forward Kelly, 25, scored a thundering penalty at 69mph against Nigeria, which sent England through to the World Cup quarter-finals.
Lauren James: The Chelsea forward, 21, became the first England player to be directly involved in five or more goals in a game at the men’s or women’s World Cup.

England goalkeeper Mary Earps was awarded the Golden Glove at the Women's World Cup. Credit: PA Images

Leah Williamson: Missed out on the Women's World Cup due to injury, but the 26-year-old captained England to Euros victory last year.
Lucy Bronze: Northumberland's Bronze, 31, has been one of the country’s most consistent and impressive performers since making her senior team debut in June 2013.

England captain Millie Bright following the Lionesses defeat to Spain in the Women's World Cup final. Credit: PA Images

Millie Bright: Killamarsh-born Chelsea defender and captain of England's women at the World Cup, Bright, 30, led the Lionesses on their fierce campaign in Australia.
Sarina Wiegman: Manager of the England women's national team since September 2021, Wiegman, 53, is now shortlisted as a potential new head coach for the Men's Netherlands team.

You can vote here now on the Madame Tussauds website.

Votes must be placed before Friday 8 September, with results announced within the next year.

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