Harry Kane travelled to within four miles of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Monday to be present for the unveiling of a statue at the place where he first started playing football.
The England captain and all-time top scorer has been immortalised in bronze at May Sports Centre, the venue where he took his first steps in football aged five. The centre is just a 20-minute drive from Tottenham's home ground and the club where he became a legend.
The statue was paid for by Waltham Forest Council and cost around £7,200. It had been kept in storage for four years until a suitable spot was found and agreed upon.
The figure sits in front of a mural of Kane that depicts various poignant moments of his England career. The Bayern Munich star was joined at the unveiling by two youngsters from Ridgeway Rovers FC, the team Kane first played for in his youth.
Posting a selfie with the statue on Instagram, Kane wrote: “A real proud moment for me to go back to where my life in football began and unveil a statue. I hope it helps inspire the next generation to work hard and believe in themselves.”
And speaking to the BBC, he added of the statue: "It's pretty special to be honest. I played on these pitches as a five-year-old with dreams of playing for England, and I've been lucky enough to achieve that.
"Hopefully the boys and girls will walk past and be inspired by the story of my journey, my life and hard work."
Kane is set to work under former Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel, the man who signed him for the Bavarians in 2023, when the German begins his role as England head coach in January. The striker says he is looking forward to working under the ex-Chelsea manager once again.
The 31-year-old said: "He's a fantastic coach and a really good guy as well. I'm excited to work with him again.
"I know he'll bring bundles of energy, and come March [Tuchel’s first game in charge] we'll be focused on America and the World Cup, and that's an exciting prospect to look forward to."
Asked by PA about his international future beyond the 2026 World Cup, Kane outlined: "I don't think [it will be my last major tournament].
"I think there's a perception when you get to your 30s that you're coming to an end, but for me I'm performing at the highest level I've ever performed and feel as good as I've ever felt, so it's about taking in the moment.
"I don't like to look too far ahead and in my career, I never have, the [2026] World Cup is going to be exciting.
"In America it will be an incredible occasion and ultimately it's about trying to win that, looking at where you are, where to improve and it will be no different in a couple of years."