'It's been really overwhelming, I think it's been taken entirely out of context' Lionesses goalkeeper Mary Earps reacts to book backlash

"It's been really overwhelming to see how some things have been distorted a little bit," Earps said."

"I've not written this book to tear anyone down in any shape or form. That is not who I am as a person. This is real life. It has consequences. It isn't a drama."

"'saving from herself'"

"'rewarding bad behaviour'"

Mary Earps received significant criticism after public release of remarks that criticize Hannah Hampton and question Sarina Wiegman's judgement. Earps alleges Hampton's 2023 recall was 'rewarding bad behaviour' and says the Chelsea goalkeeper had been regarded as 'unreliable'. Earps announced international retirement before the European Championship, a decision that prompted questions about potential disruption to the squad. A national newspaper columnist suggested she needs 'saving from herself'. Earps tells the BBC that many statements have been distorted, that she did not aim to tear anyone down, and that the situation has consequences and is not drama. Earps has 53 senior England appearances and plays for Paris Saint-Germain.

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