Mary Earps Shocks Football World with Sudden Retirement Before Women's Euros
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England's women's soccer team goalkeeper, Mary Earps, has announced her immediate retirement from international football, just weeks before the European Championship. Earps, who has been a key player in England's recent successes, including the 2022 Euros victory and the 2023 World Cup, cited the need to give younger players a chance as her reason for stepping away. Her decision has been met with disappointment from coach Sarina Wiegman, who acknowledged Earps' significant contributions to the team.
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Mary Earps announced her retirement from international soccer just before the start of the Women's Euros.
Earps had a successful eight-year career with 53 appearances for England, including winning the 2022 Euros and being a runner-up in the 2023 World Cup.
She cited giving younger players a chance as her reason for retiring.
Earps recently lost her starting position to Chelsea's Hannah Hampton.
Coach Sarina Wiegman expressed disappointment but acknowledged Earps' significant contributions to the team.
England's upcoming matches are against Portugal and Spain in the Nations League, with goalkeepers Khiara Keating and Anna Moorhouse in the squad.
