March 21st 2024.
The statue of the renowned footballer Harry Kane has been kept locked away in storage for many years, away from the public eye. However, recent developments have led to the unveiling of the first photos of this secret statue. Kane, who holds the record for the most goals scored for England, has been confined to storage due to the inability of Waltham Forest council to find a suitable location for it. This has been a source of frustration for many, but now, thanks to The Big Issue magazine, the statue can finally be seen by all.
The photos reveal a bronze sculpture of Kane sitting on a bench, dressed in his iconic England kit, with a ball resting on his left knee. The statue, much criticized for its cost of £7,200, was completed in 2020. Local Conservative councillors had initially planned to place it at Chingford's Overground railway station, but these plans were halted after a risk assessment by Transport for London raised concerns about potential conflicts between rival football fans. Despite this setback, efforts were made to find an alternative location, including Ridgeway Park where Kane played for his youth team, but these attempts were also unsuccessful.
The leader of Waltham Forest Conservatives, Emma Best, has defended the efforts made to find a suitable spot for the statue, stating that countless hours have been spent on the search. Kane's spokesperson has also expressed their excitement for the statue, stating that it is what Kane truly deserves. They are eager to see a location identified soon, as the importance of the statue's placement is not lost on them. The spokesperson emphasized that as the all-time top scorer for both England and Tottenham, Kane's achievements deserve to be celebrated and honored.
It is worth noting that Kane's ties to the borough run deep, as he attended Larkswood Academy and Chingford Foundation School. The funding for the statue, totaling £7,200, was allocated from a fund dedicated to local initiatives and improvements, which is shared among the borough's 22 wards. Despite the challenges faced in finding a suitable location, the unveiling of the photos has sparked excitement and anticipation among Kane's fans and supporters. The hope is that soon, the statue will have a permanent home where it can be admired and appreciated by all.
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