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Mary Earps announces Lionesses retirement ahead of European Championship defence
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Mary Earps made 53 senior appearances for the Lionesses. | Credit: Getty Images Mary Earps has announced her shock retirement from international football. The former Manchester United Women's goalkeeper has made the decision just weeks before England begin their European Championship defence in Switzerland this summer. Advertisement Earps played a key role in the Lionesses' Euro 2022 success, but has since been replaced of late by Chelsea goalkeeper Hannah Hampton. Mary Earps announces shock retirement from international football, claiming it's time to let 'the younger generation an opportunity to thrive' Mary Earps has been pivotal in the growth of the women's game | Credit: Getty Images Having made 53 senior appearances over eight years for England, Earps' additional achievements include winning the 2023 Women's Finalissima before helping Sarina Wiegman's side reach the final of the 2023 Women's World Cup. "I had hoped that Mary [Earps] would play an important role within the squad this summer, so of course I am disappointed," Wiegman said in reaction to the news, as relayed by BBC Sport. Earps was instrumental during the Lionesses Euro 2022 success | Credit: 2022 The FA "This is the right time for me to step aside and give the younger generation an opportunity to thrive," said Mary. "Winning the Euros in 2022 was the best day of my life, and I'm rooting for the girls to do it again this summer." Advertisement She continued on social media, admitting it is time for the baton to be passed on as she looks forward. "It has been the greatest honour and privilege of my life, to wear this badge and represent my country. I wish I could do it forever, but sadly all good things must come to an end. "My journey has never been the simplest, so in true Mary fashion, this isn't a simple goodbye - right before a major tournament. Nonetheless, I know this is the right decision. There are so many dimensions to this decision, the details of which aren't important right now. "This is a new era and a new England team, and I'm looking forward to watching them this summer. I know that while this won't make sense to some who are reading this, you can trust that I would not be doing this unless I thought it was absolutely the right thing to do, as much as it hurts." Mary Earps currently plays in France for PSG | Credit: OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images Having left Manchester United under some controversy back in 2024, the 32-year-old won BBC Sports Personality of the Year in 2023, further adding to her glittering list of career achievements. "I have given everything, my heart and soul," she concluded. "I left it all out there on the pitch and did my best to help systemic change of it. I have no regrets."
Yahoo
27-05-2025
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Euro 2022 winner Earps announces shock England retirement
England goalkeeper Mary Earps has announced her shock retirement from international football - just five weeks before the Lionesses begin their European Championship defence in Switzerland. The 32-year-old played a significant role in the Lionesses winning Euro 2022 but had recently lost her starting place to Chelsea keeper Hannah Hampton. Advertisement Earps made 53 senior appearances over eight years for England, also winning the 2023 Women's Finalissima with her country before helping them reaching the final of the 2023 Women's World Cup. "I had hoped that Mary [Earps] would play an important role within the squad this summer, so of course I am disappointed," England manager Sarina Wiegman said in reaction to the news. Earps said: "This is the right time for me to step aside and give the younger generation an opportunity to thrive. "Winning the Euros in 2022 was the best day of my life, and I'm rooting for the girls to do it again this summer." Advertisement Earps - who left Manchester United to join French side Paris St-Germain last summer - also wrote on social media: "It has been the greatest honour and privilege of my life, to wear this badge and represent my country. "I wish I could do it forever, but sadly all good things must come to an end." Earps was voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year in 2023, having won the Golden Glove for the best goalkeeper at the 2023 World Cup - held in Australia and New Zealand. She also won the Best Fifa Goalkeeper award in 2022 and 2023. "My journey has never been the simplest, so in true Mary fashion, this isn't a simple goodbye - right before a major tournament," she said. Advertisement "Nonetheless, I know this is the right decision. There are so many dimensions to this decision, the details of which aren't important right now. "This is a new era and a new England team, and I'm looking forward to watching them this summer. "I know that while this won't make sense to some who are reading this, you can trust that I would not be doing this unless I thought it was absolutely the right thing to do, as much as it hurts. "I have given everything, my heart and soul. I left it all out there on the pitch and did my best to help systemic change of it. I have no regrets." Analysis - 'A decision nobody saw coming' Given Euro 2025 kicks off in five weeks' time, this is news that has shocked the women's football world. Advertisement It is a decision that nobody saw coming and Wiegman's quotes suggest it even came as a surprise to her. The England manager had been preparing to have Earps in the squad but she has been in competition for the number one spot with Chelsea's Hampton this year and it looked like she had lost the battle. That is surely the main reason for Earps' sudden decision, with Hampton getting the nod in goal in the past three England matches, including a crucial 1-0 win over Spain at Wembley in February. She has been used to being the main woman under Wiegman - she was vice-captain at the Women's World Cup in 2023 - and started every match at England's past two major tournaments. Advertisement But this is a new era for the Lionesses now and Earps must have known her role was changing. She will be missed, having contributed greatly with individual performances over the last three years in particular, but also for her contributions in growing the profile of the women's game in England. From challenging Nike to produce shirts with her name on the back, to highlighting mental health at the Fifa Best Awards in her victory speech, Earps has gathered a huge following from supporters and is one of the most high-profile female footballers in the country. Her impact cannot be understated.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
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Euro 2022 winner Earps announces shock England retirement
England goalkeeper Mary Earps has announced her shock retirement from international football - just five weeks before the Lionesses begin their European Championship defence in Switzerland. The 32-year-old played a significant role in the Lionesses winning Euro 2022 but had recently lost her starting place to Chelsea keeper Hannah Hampton. Earps made 53 senior appearances over eight years for England, also winning the 2023 Women's Finalissima with her country before helping them reaching the final of the 2023 Women's World Cup. "I had hoped that Mary [Earps] would play an important role within the squad this summer, so of course I am disappointed," England manager Sarina Wiegman said in reaction to the news. Earps said: "This is the right time for me to step aside and give the younger generation an opportunity to thrive. "Winning the Euros in 2022 was the best day of my life, and I'm rooting for the girls to do it again this summer." Earps - who left Manchester United to join French side Paris St-Germain last summer - also wrote on social media: "It has been the greatest honour and privilege of my life, to wear this badge and represent my country. "I wish I could do it forever, but sadly all good things must come to an end." Earps was voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year in 2023, having won the Golden Glove for the best goalkeeper at the 2023 World Cup - held in Australia and New Zealand. She also won the Best Fifa Goalkeeper award in 2022 and 2023. "My journey has never been the simplest, so in true Mary fashion, this isn't a simple goodbye - right before a major tournament," she said. "Nonetheless, I know this is the right decision. There are so many dimensions to this decision, the details of which aren't important right now. "This is a new era and a new England team, and I'm looking forward to watching them this summer. "I know that while this won't make sense to some who are reading this, you can trust that I would not be doing this unless I thought it was absolutely the right thing to do, as much as it hurts. "I have given everything, my heart and soul. I left it all out there on the pitch and did my best to help systemic change of it. I have no regrets." Given Euro 2025 kicks off in five weeks' time, this is news that has shocked the women's football world. It is a decision that nobody saw coming and Wiegman's quotes suggest it even came as a surprise to her. The England manager had been preparing to have Earps in the squad but she has been in competition for the number one spot with Chelsea's Hampton this year and it looked like she had lost the battle. That is surely the main reason for Earps' sudden decision, with Hampton getting the nod in goal in the past three England matches, including a crucial 1-0 win over Spain at Wembley in February. She has been used to being the main woman under Wiegman - she was vice-captain at the Women's World Cup in 2023 - and started every match at England's past two major tournaments. But this is a new era for the Lionesses now and Earps must have known her role was changing. She will be missed, having contributed greatly with individual performances over the last three years in particular, but also for her contributions in growing the profile of the women's game in England. From challenging Nike to produce shirts with her name on the back, to highlighting mental health at the Fifa Best Awards in her victory speech, Earps has gathered a huge following from supporters and is one of the most high-profile female footballers in the country. Her impact cannot be understated.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
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England keeper Earps to retire from international football
England goalkeeper Mary Earps has opted to retire from playing international football with immediate effect. WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official press release from The Football Association this morning. Advertisement The 32-year-old has enjoyed a hugely successful international career which has seen her collect 53 senior caps. Earps was a UEFA Women's EURO winner with England in 2022 while she also won the Women's Finalissima, two Arnold Clark Cups and the SheBelieves Cup with the Lionesses. Earps was a FIFA Women's World Cup runner-up with England in 2023 and won the Golden Glove at that tournament. Despite being an important player for England, Earps has deemed it to be the right time to hang up her boots on the international stage. Announcing her international retirement, Earps 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. 'I've spent a long time making this decision and it's not one I've made lightly. For me, ultimately this is the right time for me to step aside and give the younger generation an opportunity to thrive. Winning the Euros in 2022 was the best day of my life, and I'm rooting for the girls to do it again this summer.' England head coach Sarina Wiegman will not call-up an additional goalkeeper for the upcoming UEFA Women's Nations League fixtures against Portugal and Spain.
Reuters
15-04-2025
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England women's assistant coach Veurink to take Netherlands job after Euros
April 15 (Reuters) - England women's assistant coach Arjan Veurink will depart following the European Championship later this year to take on the role of Netherlands women's head coach, England's Football Association said on Tuesday. Veurink will succeed Andries Jonker, who has been in charge since 2022. The 38-year-old Dutchman has already served as the assistant coach of Netherlands women from 2017-2021 before making the switch to England with Sarina Wiegman. Since then, Veurink helped England win Euro 2022, the Women's Finalissima in 2023 and finish as runners-up at the 2023 World Cup. He also won Euro 2017 with the Netherlands, where he was also part of Wiegman's staff. Wiegman and Veurink have worked together since 2017. "Veurink continues to be a highly valued and respected member of Sarina Wiegman's team, with his complete focus remaining on the Lionesses' current UEFA Women's Nations League campaign and this summer's tournament in Switzerland," the FA said in a statement. The European Championship will take place in Switzerland from July 2-27. Holders England begin their campaign against France on July 5.
