England in shock as Earps retires before Euro 2025
The Independent
|May 28, 2025
England goalkeeper Mary Earps has announced her retirement from international football just weeks before the European Championships in Switzerland.
She won 53 caps for the Lionesses and played a major role in their 2022 Euros triumph. Her role as England’s No 1 had come under threat recently, with Chelsea stopper Hannah Hampton starting the last three games between the sticks.
Earps described playing for the national team as “the greatest honour and privilege of my life” but said that it was the “right time” for her to hang up her boots.
The 32-year-old said: “I have taken the difficult decision to retire internationally. It has been the greatest honour and privilege of my life, to wear this badge, represent my country and play alongside such an incredible group of players.
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