Mary Earps Announces Sudden Retirement from International Football Ahead of Women's Euros
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England's women's national team goalkeeper, Mary Earps, has announced her retirement from international soccer just a month before the start of the European Championship. Earps, who played a significant role in England's 2022 Euro victory and their 2023 World Cup campaign, cited the desire to give younger players a chance to shine as her reason for retiring. Her decision comes after losing her starting position to Chelsea's Hannah Hampton. England coach Sarina Wiegman expressed disappointment but acknowledged Earps' significant contributions to the team.
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Mary Earps, England's goalkeeper, retires from international soccer ahead of the Women's Euros.
Earps had a notable career with 53 appearances for England and multiple awards including FIFA Best Awards and the World Cup golden glove.
Her decision was influenced by the desire to give younger players an opportunity and follows her loss of the starting position to Hannah Hampton.
Sarina Wiegman, England's coach, expressed disappointment but recognized Earps' contributions to the team.
England faces upcoming Nations League games against Portugal and Spain, with goalkeepers Khiara Keating and Anna Moorhouse in the squad.
