Mary Earps makes trip to Switzerland for England vs Wales to help boost quarter-final chances

Mary Earps made 53 senior appearances for the Lionesses
Mary Earps is in the stadium (Image credit: Getty Images)

Mary Earps is in the stands for England's crunch Pool D match against rivals Wales at Euro 2025.

Earps retired five weeks before the major tournament but was expected to be a part of the squad had she not done so.

Hannah Hampton is England's number one for the tournament with it her first major tournament as first choice keeper.

Mary Earps: Why is she in Switzerland?

Goalkeeper Mary Earps of England gestures after saving during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Final match between Spain and England at Stadium Australia on August 20, 2023 in Sydney, Australia.

Mary Earps won Euro 2022 with England (Image credit: Maryam Majd/Getty Images)

Earps is at the England game to show support to her former teammates with whom she won Euro 2022.

The team reacted positively to Earps' retirement and have all publicly supported her since her announcement.

Mary Earps – England v Belgium – Women’s International Friendly – Molineux

Mary Earps was in goal for two major tournaments (Image credit: Nick Potts)

Earps won 53 England caps during her career and was between the sticks for two major tourmaments.

The first was Euro 2022 and the second was England's run to the 2023 World Cup final.

She also won BBC's 2023 Sports Personality of the Year for her efforts at the World Cup.

The star was expected to be a part of Euro 2025 but in a bench role.

Mary Earps presents during Soccer Aid 2025 at Old Trafford on June 15, 2025 in Manchester, England.

Mary Earps has turned her hand to punditry (Image credit: Getty Images)

When she announced her international retirement, she wrote: "I'm so proud of everything we have achieved and I will cherish our memories forever.

"To the most devoted and incredible England fans, I could never have imagined how much love and support I'd feel from you all.You have helped me achieve my wildest dreams and given me energy when I thought I was down and out."

While Earps has dabbled in punditry since her international retirement, she is also focused at club level.

The former Manchester United keeper now plays for Paris Saint-Germain.

She signed for the Parisians in 2024 and was a consistent starter for the club.

Sarah Rendell
Women's football editor

Sarah joined the FourFourTwo team in September 2024 in a freelance role. She also writes for The Guardian, BBC and Rugby World where she specialises in women's football and rugby. Sarah has a bachelors degree in English and a master's in newspaper journalism.

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