Sarina Wiegman wants Mary Earps to get a fitting Lionesses send-off at Wembley

13 Apr 2026 • 8:17 PM MYT
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Sarina Wiegman wants Mary Earps to get a fitting Lionesses send-off at Wembley

  • England manager Sarina Wiegman hopes Mary Earps receives a deserved send-off before the World Cup qualifier against Spain at Wembley.
  • Earps retired from international duty ahead of Euro 2025, having been a key player in the Lionesses' Euro 2022 victory and 2023 World Cup final run.
  • Her autobiography, All In, published last November, caused controversy due to comments criticising Hannah Hampton's inclusion in the Lionesses squad.
  • Earps later expressed regret over the comments in her book, stating she had "learned some tough lessons" from the fallout.
  • Wiegman has put the incident behind her, emphasising Earps' inspirational role and hoping for a celebratory reception for the former world's best goalkeeper.

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