30 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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33 h. ago Why England's goalkeepers will suffer for the loss of Mary Earps' experience in Switzerland

Former Lioness Carly Telford retains 'huge respect' for her fellow goalkeeper but admits Earps' absence is a 'huge loss'

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48 h. ago Mary Earps' decision has left major unseen issue for Euro 2025 says ex

Carly Telford knows what it is like to go to a tournament as second choice, having done so for the 2019 World Cup, and the 27-cap Lioness has given her opinion on Mary Earps' decision to retire from international football

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49 h. ago Sarina Wiegman hits back at England crisis claims amid Lauren James injury update

Sarina Wiegman says decision for Mary Earps, Fran Kirby and Millie Bright to step aside before next month's defence of their Euros title is already in the past

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50 h. ago Sarina Wiegman responds to Lionesses crisis claims: ‘There is always noise’

England have been rocked by the retirements of Fran Kirby and Mary Earps, while Millie Bright withdrew from consideration for selection for Euro 2025

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50 h. ago England not in ‘crisis’ ahead of Euro 2025, says boss Sarina Wiegman

Wiegman says the Lionesses have to deal with the ‘noise’.

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52 h. ago England squad announcement live: Lionesses team for Women’s Euros named with Lauren James included

Sarina Wiegman will name her 23 Lionesses to travel to Switzerland to Euro 2025 after the shock retirements of Mary Earps and Fran Kirby, plus Millie Bright’s withdrawal from selection

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52 h. ago England squad for Euro 2025: 23 Lionesses named to defend crown after three withdrawals

Sarina Wiegman has named her 23-player squad for next month's Euro 2025 as England's Lionesses look to defend their title despite absence of Mary Earps, Millie Bright and Fran Kirby

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56 h. ago England squad announcement live: Lionesses team for Women’s Euros to be named after Millie Bright withdraws

Sarina Wiegman will name her 23 Lionesses to travel to Switzerland to Euro 2025 after the shock retirements of Mary Earps and Fran Kirby, plus Millie Bright’s withdrawal from selection

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2 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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3 d. ago HMRC has lost £47 million in breach of 100,000 taxpayer accounts, MPs hear

Taxpayers who are being contacted will suffer ‘no financial loss’, according to John-Paul Marks, the chief executive of HMRC.

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3 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

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3 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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3 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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3 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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3 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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4 d. ago England hero Mary Earps told 'quitting should never be an option' after Joe Root example

Mary Earps took the easier option when told she wouldn't be the Lionesses' first choice goalkeeper at the Euros - she could learn a lesson from one of Britain's greatest living sportspeople Joe Root

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8 d. ago England vs Portugal LIVE: Lionesses begin life without Mary Earps in Women’s Nations League clash

The Lionesses play Portugal and then Spain in the finale to their Women’s Nations League campaign

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8 d. ago How to watch England vs Portugal FOR FREE: TV channel and live stream for Lionesses Nations League clash today

Build-up to tonight’s Nations League clash has been overshadowed by Mary Earps’ retirement

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8 d. ago Friday’s briefing: Man City want to be more ‘aggressive’ in market

Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak admitted the club “probably should have been more aggressive” on the transfer front last summer as he looked back on their 2024-25 season.Manchester United’s Amad Diallo said he did not regret his actions, alleging he had been reacting to insults about his mother, after the winger appeared to make an obscene gesture towards fans in Malaysia, while England boss Sarina Wiegman expressed her disappointment at no longer having Mary Earps to call upon.Khaldoon on transfersIn his annual end-of-season interview, Khaldoon reflected City should have done more to strengthen going into a campaign that saw them relinquish the Premier League title, finishing third, and exit the Champions League before the last 16.Savinho and Ilkay Gundogan were the only major signings last summer as Julian Alvarez departed, with City subsequently spending big to bring in a number of players in January.Khaldoon told City’s website: “I think when I look back, last summe...

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