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Kane and Bellingham murals celebrate World Cup run

Kane and Bellingham murals celebrate World Cup run

Summary

A new mural of England football captain Harry Kane has been painted near Peterborough to celebrate England reaching the World Cup quarter-finals. The artist, Nathan Murdoch, also plans to paint a mural of player Jude Bellingham soon, highlighting the country's football success.

Key Facts

  • The mural of Harry Kane is about 4 metres (13 feet) tall and painted on a barn-type building door near the A47 between Eye and Thorney.
  • The mural was finished just before England’s victory over Mexico in the World Cup round of 16.
  • Nathan Murdoch, a 38-year-old street artist, spent about seven hours painting the mural despite challenging weather conditions.
  • The mural replaced a previous one of England’s manager Gareth Southgate.
  • A mural of Jude Bellingham is planned for Peterborough, but its location is not yet decided.
  • The World Cup quarter-final match is between England and Norway, scheduled to take place in Miami.
  • The mural has received positive attention on social media, with over 300,000 video views.
  • Local football fans expressed excitement and optimism about England’s chances in the tournament.
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