Mary Earps, England's beloved goalkeeper and winner of back-to-back Fifa Best awards, has retired from international duty just five weeks before Euro 2025. The decision came after a goalkeeping battle with Chelsea's Hannah Hampton, who has emerged as a strong contender for the number one spot. England manager Sarina Wiegman was disappointed, as Earps has been a vital leader for the team in their major tournament successes.
Earps' impact on English football and the growth of women's football has been immense. She won the Golden Glove at the 2023 World Cup, was named BBC's Sports Personality of the Year, and used her platform to speak out on personal mental health struggles and Nike's failure to sell England women's goalkeeper shirts.
Without Earps, England's goalkeeping department is left with limited experience, with Hannah Hampton as the strongest contender. However, no other goalkeeper in the current squad has won a senior cap, making the search for Earps' replacement challenging.
Source: BBC Sports Football
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