Head coach Sarina Wiegman has revealed that Hannah Hampton is currently ahead of Mary Earps in the race to be England's starting goalkeeper at the 2025 Women's Euros. The Chelsea keeper has been preferred for each of England's past three Women's Nations League matches, with Wiegman hinting at a rotation strategy for the tournament.
Mary Earps, a two-time FIFA Women's Goalkeeper of the Year and the golden glove winner at the 2023 Women's World Cup, has faced increased competition from Hampton since the beginning of 2024. However, Earps has been in good form since joining Paris St-Germain last summer, conceding just 12 goals in 17 league outings.
Hampton, eight years younger than Earps, has established herself as Chelsea's first-choice goalkeeper this season and has a record bettered by only Manchester United's Phallon Tullis-Joyce in the WSL. Former England striker Ian Wright backs Wiegman's decision to favor Hampton, praising her distribution and potential for improvement.
The situation could prove challenging for Earps, who has been a mainstay of England's success in recent years, helping the team win Euro 2022 and reach the final of the 2023 Women's World Cup. Former England midfielder Karen Carney suggests that Wiegman's backing for Hampton could help both keepers prepare for the tournament.
Source: BBC Sports Football
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