Lionesses' Goalkeeper Mary Earps To Miss Euro 2025 Qualifier Against France Due To Hip Injury

England Women's goalkeeper Mary Earps will miss the crucial match against France Women on Tuesday due to a hip injury. Earps sustained the injury just eight minutes into Friday's 2-1 defeat against France, leaving St. James' Park on crutches. This incident overshadowed what was supposed to be a significant milestone for the Manchester United goalkeeper, who made her 50th appearance for the Lionesses.

England confirmed that Earps will be unavailable for Tuesday's Euro 2025 qualifier in France. Birmingham City's Lucy Thomas has been called up to join Sarina Wiegman's 23-player squad for the trip to Saint-Etienne. Earps expressed her disappointment on Instagram, stating, "Not the way the big 50 was meant to go, but grateful and hugely proud to have reached 50 caps for England." She added that she is "gutted" about the minor hip injury but is optimistic about her recovery.

England are currently third in Group A3 as they aim to qualify for next year's European Championship in Switzerland. The Lionesses have accumulated four points and are behind second-placed Sweden on goal difference. France leads the group with a five-point advantage after three games.

Wiegman's team will host Ireland on July 12 and play Sweden away four days later in their final group game. The upcoming matches are crucial for England's qualification hopes, and the absence of Earps will be a significant challenge for the team.

Mary Earps' injury is a setback for England, but her positive outlook and support for her teammates highlight her commitment to the team's success. As the Lionesses prepare for their decisive matches, they will need to rely on their depth and resilience to secure their place in the European Championship.

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