"Former England number one Rachel Brown-Finnis hopes Mary Earps' Lionesses legacy won't be tainted by the controversy sparked by her autobiography. The Paris Saint Germain shot-stopper caused a stir by publicly questioning Sarina Wiegman's decision to replace her with Hannah Hampton as England's first-choice goalkeeper ahead of Euro 2025. Earps' decision to reveal private conversations with Wiegman and criticise Hampton drew significant amounts of criticism."
"When I was in the England squad, Mary was my number three goalkeeper and she's admitted there were times she never thought she'd be England number one. So for her to come in, be backed by Sarina Wiegman, be that number one and carry that position so well, going toe to toe with Nike to make sure England goalkeeper shirts could be bought in a landmark agreement and carrying the mantle to elevate the position, she should be remembered for that."
Rachel Brown-Finnis expressed concern that Mary Earps' sporting legacy might be overshadowed by controversy stemming from Earps' autobiography. Earps publicly questioned Sarina Wiegman's decision to replace her with Hannah Hampton as England's first-choice goalkeeper ahead of Euro 2025 and revealed private conversations while criticising Hampton, prompting widespread criticism. Brown-Finnis emphasised Earps' achievements, noting she was the first female goalkeeper to win the Euros with the Lionesses and the first English player voted the world's best goalkeeper. Brown-Finnis highlighted Earps' role in securing accessible England goalkeeper shirts through a landmark agreement with Nike. Brown-Finnis supported a Pools Foundation donation to Teenage Cancer Trust motivated by personal family experience.
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