- Earps goes off injured for Lionesses
- Started in goal for Wigeman’s side
- Appeared to pick up serious hip injury
WHAT HAPPENED?
The Lionesses legend was chosen to start for Sarina Wiegman’s side in their Euro 2025 qualifier against France. However, inside the first minute of the clash, Earps went down injured and held her hip in agony. She tried to play on but pulled up again and was subsequently subbed off for Chelsea’s Hannah Hampton.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
In the opening few minutes of play at St. James’ Park, Earps winced as she received a pass from her backline and then promptly slumped to the ground. After receiving treatment on the pitch, the 31-year-old pushed on to try and continue but was in visible discomfort as tears flooded her face when she went down before going off.
DID YOU KNOW?
The clash against France was a special one for the Manchester United keeper as it was her 50th appearance for the Lionesses. She became only the ninth Lioness to achieve the feat.
WHAT NEXT FOR EARPS?
The Lionesses’ medical team will now figure out the extent of the veteran goalkeeper’s injury as they will look to have her back fit as soon as possible. England will be in action next when they take on France yet again in four days’ time in the fourth match of the Euro 2025 qualifier group.
