Mary Earps gets warm Wembley welcome after controversial autobiography

15 Apr 2026 • 2:20 AM MYT
The Independent
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Mary Earps gets warm Wembley welcome after controversial autobiography

  • Former England goalkeeper Mary Earps received a warm reception at Wembley before the Lionesses’ World Cup qualifier against Spain.
  • The event celebrated her career following her retirement from international duty last year, after she earned 53 caps and kept 26 clean sheets.
  • The positive reception suggests fans have largely overlooked the controversy surrounding comments in her autobiography, 'All In', published last November.
  • In her book, Earps criticised manager Sarina Wiegman's decision to reinstate Hannah Hampton, a move she later acknowledged she could have handled better.
  • Earps was presented with a framed shirt and flowers, and embraced by former teammates, honouring her significant contributions, including the Euro 2022 victory.

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