![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/england-goalie-mary-earps-glam-life-off-the-pitch/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/299315079_1052428598971647_3513227577978727721_n.jpg&description=She's the best female goalkeeper in the world, and when Lioness Mary Earps isn't saving the ball, she's living it up on holiday or spending time with her family who helped her get to the top Earlier this year, Mary Earps was awarded the Best FIFA Women's Goalkeeper in the World - it's an impressive title and a huge cry from the setback the Lioness had two years ago. Mary thought her dream career was over when she was dropped by England, but the team's new football manager, Sarina Wiegman, helped her get back on the pitch. Now, she has proven her doubters wrong and shown her rightful place in the squad as a European champion and award-winning goalie, competing in the 2023 Women's World Cup. "We don't fear anyone" was her message ahead of their game against Nigeria at Brisbane Stadium on Monday. But when Mary isn't saving goals alongside fellow Lionesses, the pro player is living her best life travelling the world and spending time with her loved ones at home. The 30-year-old is close with her family and has said they all keep her grounded with her new-found success. Speaking to GQ Magazine, she revealed that it was during a kickabout in the garden with her dad and brother that she decided she wanted to be a professional footballer. So she joined a local team and her supportive parents took her to matches and training. "I was playing a local Saturday match and saved a penalty," she said. That was the moment she knew she wanted to be a keeper. They were the first people she messaged when she was nominated for FIFA's Best Award too. "I was blown away [to be nominated]. There aren't loads of awards around for goalkeepers," Mary told BBC Sport. "I texted my mum and dad straight away. They humbly replied with just 'well done'. It was a standard Earps family reply, super chilled. It's really nice and the real icing on the cake. It doesn't happen often and it never really happens to me so I forget [these awards] exist in a way. To be named on the shortlist, it came out of th){kind=link}
She’s the best female goalkeeper in the world, and when Lioness Mary Earps isn’t saving the ball, she’s living it up on holiday or spending time with her family who helped her get to the top
Earlier this year, Mary Earps was awarded the Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper in the World – it’s an impressive title and a huge cry from the setback the Lioness had two years ago.
Mary thought her dream career was over when she was dropped by England, but the team’s new football manager, Sarina Wiegman, helped her get back on the pitch.
Now, she has proven her doubters wrong and shown her rightful place in the squad as a European champion and award-winning goalie, competing in the 2023 Women’s World Cup. “We don’t fear anyone” was her message ahead of their game against Nigeria at Brisbane Stadium on Monday.
But when Mary isn’t saving goals alongside fellow Lionesses, the pro player is living her best life travelling the world and spending time with her loved ones at home.