Mary Earps, the England goalkeeper who recently played a key role in their Euros victory, announced her international retirement just weeks before the team aims to defend their title. Although she was likely to be selected for the upcoming tournament, Earps, currently with Paris Saint-Germain, emphasized that it was the right moment for her to step aside, allowing younger talent to shine. She reflected on her decision as not being taken lightly, expressing excitement for the future of the England team and their prospects in the next championship.
For me, ultimately this is the right time for me to step aside and give the younger generation an opportunity to thrive. Winning the Euros in 2022 was the best day of my life, and I'm rooting for the girls to do it again this summer.
There are so many dimensions to this decision, the details of which aren't important right now, but what it boils down to is: it's now the right moment for me to step aside. This is a new era and a new England team.
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