Key Highlights
- Mary Earps has decided to retire from international duty before the UEFA Women’s Nations League.
- She will miss the upcoming UEFA European Championship in Switzerland.
- Her career spanned 53 caps, including a UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 triumph.
- She earned two FIFA Best Goalkeeper awards and the Golden Glove at the 2023 World Cup.
Detailed Insights
Earps made her England debut in 2017 and quickly became the backbone of the national side. Her shot‑stopping prowess helped England secure the UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 title on home soil and reach the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup final in Australia.
Beyond her on‑field achievements, Earps has been a mentor for aspiring goalkeepers, inspiring a new generation of players. With her departure, the squad will rely on emerging talents such as Hannah Hampton, Khiara Keating, and Anna Moorhouse to guard the net in the Nations League fixtures against Portugal and Spain.
England’s football association has pledged a comprehensive tribute post‑summer to honour her contributions to the sport.
Key Concepts
- Cap: An appearance for a national team in an official match.
- Golden Glove: Awarded to the best goalkeeper in a major tournament.
- Women’s Finalissima: The inaugural senior women’s international match between UEFA and CONMEBOL.
- UEFA Nations League: A competition that pits European national teams against each other in a league format.
- FIFA Best Goalkeeper: Global award recognising the top goalkeeper of the year.