""I make decisions about what I think is the best for the team to compete in the next camp or the next tournament - and I make decisions to win," she said. "We had a very good goalkeeper unit and the two were competing for the number one spot. I think I would have done exactly the same thing. We kept communicating every time.""
"Earps, who retired from international duty in a shock announcement in May, said that she told Wiegman that "bad behaviour is being rewarded" in her autobiography. The 32-year-old added that Hampton's return to the Lionesses' fold did not make her "feel comfortable" and ultimately played a part in her calling time on her international career. Earps played a key role in England's European Championships triumph in 2022 and also helped the team reach the World Cup final the following year."
Sarina Wiegman defended recalling goalkeeper Hannah Hampton and said she would make the same choice to help the team win. Mary Earps retired from international duty in May and told Wiegman that "bad behaviour is being rewarded." Earps said Hampton's return did not make her feel comfortable and influenced her decision to retire. Hampton had been omitted from squads after the Euros, reportedly due to a poor training attitude, a claim Wiegman denies. Wiegman said she had not spoken to Earps since the controversy and that she could not change Earps' feelings.
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