London, May 27 -- England goalkeeper Mary Earps has announced her shock retirement from international football - just five weeks before the Lionesses begin their European Championship defence in Switzerland.
The 32-year-old played a significant role in the Lionesses winning Euro 2022 but had recently lost her starting place to Chelsea keeper Hannah Hampton.
Earps made 53 senior appearances over eight years for England, also winning the 2023 Women's Finalissima with her country before helping them reaching the final of the 2023 Women's World Cup,
the BBC reported.
"I had hoped that Mary Earps would play an important role within the squad this summer, so of course I am disappointed," England manager Sarina Wiegman said.
Earps said, "This ...