4 d. ago Millie Bright explains withdrawal from Euro 2025 selection after latest England blow

Bright’s announcement follows the international retirements of Mary Earps and Fran Kirby

Politics

4 d. ago Fran Kirby follows Mary Earps in announcing England retirement before European Championship

Former Chelsea star says she brought announcement forward after being told by Sarina Wiegman that she would not make Lionesses tournament squad

Politics

4 d. ago Fran Kirby announces international retirement ahead of Euro 2025

The midfielder revealed she was not selected for the Euros and says it was the ‘biggest honour to represent my country’

Politics

1 week ago Mary Earps announces surprise retirement from international football ahead of Euros title defence

The Euro 2022 winner has retired from international duty ahead of the Lionesses’ title defence this summer

Politics

1 week ago England goalkeeper Mary Earps retires from international football before Euro 2025

Euro 2022 winner opts out before summer title defence‘It has been the greatest honour and privilege of my life’Mary Earps has announced her retirement from international football with immediate effect only 36 days before the start of the 2025 European Championship in Switzerland.The shock announcement comes a day after the Lionesses travelled to St George’s Park before the Nations League fixtures against Portugal and Spain, on Friday and Tuesday respectively. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Mary Earps stuns England teammates by retiring from international football

Euro 2022 winner opts out before summer title defenceEarps had been discussing retirement for 12 to 18 monthsMary Earps has shocked her England teammates by retiring from international football with immediate effect, saying it is the right time “to step aside and give the younger generation an opportunity to thrive”. Her decision comes just 36 days before the start of the 2025 European Championship in Switzerland, where England will be hoping to defend their title.The Guardian understands that the goalkeeper has had discussions with the Lionesses head coach, Sarina Wiegman, about retiring from international duty for 12 to 18 months. It is also understood that Earps informed Wiegman she was going to retire during England’s last camp in April, but was asked to reconsider. Continue reading...

Sport