Earps was a key part of the England football team which reached the Women’s World Cup final in the summer, having been crowned champions of Europe in 2022. Mary Earps saves a penalty from Spain’s Jenni Hermoso in the World Cup final (Zac Goodwin/PA). Earps saved a penalty from Spain’s Jenni Hermoso in the World Cup final, but the Lionesses slipped to a 1-0 defeat in Sydney. In September she was also voted England’s women’s player of the year and helped her club Manchester United finish second in the Women’s Super League last season with 14 clean sheets. Her future at United is uncertain, however, with Earps’ contract with the club due to expire next summer.

Source: BBC December 18, 2023 12:22 UTC