63 h. ago 'Mary Earps is a huge loss' – Lionesses legend opens up on how England will cope

Mary Earps stunned England fans by announcing her decision to retire from international duty after reportedly being told by Lionesses boss Sarina Wiegman she would no longer be first choice

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4 d. ago Bright withdraws from England’s Euro 2025 squad in latest blow for holders

Defender says decision ‘is right for my health and future’Mary Earps and Fran Kirby have also retired recentlyEngland have encountered another major blow to their hopes of defending the European Championship title this summer after the vice-captain, ­Millie Bright, withdrew from contention for the tournament in Switzerland next month on the eve of Sarina Wiegman naming her final 23-player squad.Bright says the decision “is the right thing for my health and my future” and it is understood her teammates have been sending her their full support for prioritising her mental and physical health. Nonetheless, the decision is a big setback for ­Wiegman before the defence of the title England won three years ago, coming swiftly after the news of both Mary Earps and Fran Kirby’s retirements from international football. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Millie Bright withdraws from England’s Euro 2025 squad for her health

‘This is one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever had to make’Earps and Kirby have retired from international footballThe England vice-captain Millie Bright has withdrawn from this summer’s Euros in Switzerland, saying it “is the right thing for my health and my future”. The decision is a major setback for Sarina Wiegman before the defence of the title the Lionesses won three years ago.“This is one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever had to make but after careful thought and discussions with my team, I have decided to withdraw from selection for the England squad ahead of Euro 2025,” Bright said in an Instagram post. “Football has given me so much and representing my country has always been my greatest honour. My pride and ego tells me to go but I think the team and the fans deserve more. Right now I’m not able to give 100% mentally or physically. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago The real problem Earps and Kirby’s sudden retirements give England

Mary Earps shockingly hung up her gloves before Fran Kirby also retired from international duty and Lionesses boss Sarina Wiegman now has a particular issue to deal with ahead of the Euros

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5 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

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5 d. ago England stunned by second retirement before Euros after Mary Earps disappointment

Fran Kirby, 31, retires on the eve of the Lionesses’ upcoming European Championship campaign – which begins in July – and finishes her career with 77 caps and 19 goals

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1 week ago Sarina Wiegman left ‘disappointed and sad’ by Mary Earps’ England retirement

Earps announced her international retirement this week and will not be available to Lionesses for the upcoming Euros

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1 week ago Sarina Wiegman left ‘sad’ and ‘disappointed’ after Mary Earps’ shock retirement before Euro 2025

The Lionesses take on Portugal and Spain in preparation for the Women’s Euros this summer in Switzerland, with Earps’ retirement leaving Chelsea’s Hannah Hampton as the No. 1

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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

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1 week ago Mary Earps announces shock England retirement ahead of Euros

Sarina Wiegman ‘disappointed’ as Lionesses star takes ‘difficult decision’ to ‘step aside’

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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...

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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...

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