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Mary Earps retires from England duty weeks before Euro 2025

Her departure hands the No 1 role to Hannah Hampton, leaving Wiegman to navigate a Nations League buildup disrupted by key defensive injuries

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Soccer Football - Women's Nations League - England Training - St. George's Park, Burton upon Trent, Britain - April 3, 2025 England's Mary Earps during training Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers/File Photo
Soccer Football - Women's Nations League - England Training - St. George's Park, Burton upon Trent, Britain - May 26, 2025 England manager Sarina Wiegman during training Action Images via Reuters/Ed Sykes/File photo

Overview

  • Mary Earps confirmed her international retirement on May 27 after earning 53 caps and starring in England’s Euro 2022 victory and 2023 World Cup run.
  • England manager Sarina Wiegman called the decision “hard” and voiced sadness at losing a leader just weeks before continental finals.
  • Captain Leah Williamson described herself as “devastated” and said Earps’s absence creates a void that squad members must fill.
  • Chelsea’s Hannah Hampton has stepped into the starting goalkeeper position for upcoming Nations League fixtures against Portugal and Spain.
  • England contend with further setbacks as defender Ella Morris is sidelined by an ACL injury, Millie Bright begins extended recovery and Lauren James works toward fitness ahead of June’s squad announcement.