 England goalkeeper Mary Earps is shining for the Lionesses at the Women's World Cup Down Under. The 30 year-old was dropped from the national team two years ago but a stunning upturn in form, in part down to the unwavering backing shown to her by England head coach Sarina Wiegman, has seen her become established as one of the finest keepers in the world. Her individual trophy cabinet includes the Best Female Goalkeeper at the 2023 FIFA Awards and the Golden Glove Award from the Women's Super League last season. But it's not just on the pitch where Earps is excelling, with the Manchester United star living her best life by jet-setting around the globe and spending time with her nearest and dearest. When did Mary Earps start playing football? Earps was promoted to Leicester's first team squad when she was just 17 years-old to provide cover for first-choice keeper Leanne Hall in the 2009/10 season. Earps shines for both England and Manchester United (Picture: Chloe Knott – Danehouse/Getty Images) A move to Nottingham Forest, her hometown club, followed a year later before joining Doncaster Rovers Belles ahead of the inaugural WSL season in 2011. Having gone on to play for Birmingham City, Bristol City and Reading, Earps joined Bundesliga champions Wolfsburg in 2018. But Earps' stay in Germany was short-lived, returning to England just one year later to sign for newly promoted Manchester United. Her performances between the sticks for United saw her record a WSL-record 14 clean sheets last season, helping the club qualify for the Champions League for the very first time in their history. Her football career was combined with her studies, graduating with a degree in Information Management and Business from Loughborough University in 2016. When did she make her England debut? Having represented England at U17, U19 and U23 level, Earps made her senior debut in a 4-0 friendly){kind=link}
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England goalkeeper Mary Earps is shining for the Lionesses at the Women’s World Cup Down Under.
The 30 year-old was dropped from the national team two years ago but a stunning upturn in form, in part down to the unwavering backing shown to her by England head coach Sarina Wiegman, has seen her become established as one of the finest keepers in the world.
Her individual trophy cabinet includes the Best Female Goalkeeper at the 2023 FIFA Awards and the Golden Glove Award from the Women’s Super League last season.
But it’s not just on the pitch where Earps is excelling, with the Manchester United star living her best life by jet-setting around the globe and spending time with her nearest and dearest.