England goalkeeper Mary Earps has announced her retirement from international football, just weeks before Euro 2025.
The 32-year-old, who is widely regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in the world, shared the news via Instagram. She states it was the “right time” for her to step aside.
Earps, who earned 53 caps for the Lionesses, played a pivotal role in England’s 2022 UEFA Euro win and their run to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup final.
She also received several individual accolades during her international career, including the Golden Glove at the 2023 World Cup and the 2023 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.
Despite her impressive form and leadership on the pitch, Earps explained that her retirement was due to “many dimensions”. She hinted that it wasn’t a straightforward decision.
England head coach Sarina Wiegman expressed her disappointment, stating she had hoped Earps would be part of the squad this summer. This suggests that Earps’ decision may have stemmed from differences in her expected role for Euro 2025.
Still, the former Manchester United and current Paris Saint-Germain goal keeper made it clear she gave everything during her time in the England jersey and expressed deep gratitude to her teammates, fans, and coaching staff.
Earps’ departure might leave a gap in the England squad as they prepare for upcoming UEFA Nations League matches and Euro 2025.
Wiegman has named Hannah Hampton, Khiara Keating, and Anna Moorhouse as her goalkeeping options moving forward. For fans, Mary Earps’ retirement marks the end of an era.
Her legacy goes beyond football. She became a symbol of resilience and advocacy, especially when she took on major brands like Nike over the visibility of women’s goalkeepers.
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