Laura Hunter

1 week ago | fosse107.co.uk | Laura Hunter

The 32-year-old's decision to stand down, after earning 53 caps over an eight-year span, comes five weeks out from this summer's European Championship in Switzerland. Earps, who joined PSG from Manchester United last year, had been facing increased competition for her place from Chelsea's Hannah Hampton but was due to join camp this week for Nations League games against Portugal and Spain.

1 week ago | skysports.com | Laura Hunter

Lionesses boss Sarina Wiegman has responded to goalkeeper Mary Earps' decision to call time on her England career, saying she is "sad and emotional" to lose her after such an "incredible journey". The 32-year-old's decision to stand down, after earning 53 caps over an eight-year span, comes five weeks out from this summer's European Championship in Switzerland.

1 week ago | skysports.com | Laura Hunter

First it was Rodri's injury. Then Kevin De Bruyne's decline. Then Phil Foden's form. At one point it was something about Erling Haaland. And Pep Guardiola did not escape criticism either. In truth, Manchester City's problems have been numerous this season and no one reason can explain or excuse a campaign of relative failure. No trophies. No titles. No post-season celebrations where Pep's on confetti cannon duty, Haaland and Ederson take charge of the champagne soaking, and Kyle Walker turns MC.

1 week ago | skysports.com | Laura Hunter

The name Mary Earps is iconic. Her sporting prowess even more so. And so the decision to retire from international football at the age of 32 came as a shock to many on Tuesday morning, five weeks out from the start of England's Euros title defence. "Mary has made a huge contribution to not only the team, but the whole of English football," Lionesses boss Sarina Wiegman said in the official statement. "It has been the greatest honour and privilege of my life," Earps wrote.

1 week ago | skysports.com | Laura Hunter

It was meant to be Chelsea. It was meant to be Sonia Bompastor, the European specialist, and the only individual to have conquered the Champions League as a player and a coach three times. But Chelsea could not do what Arsenal have. They could not beat Barcelona. Renee Slegers led her team up to the winner's podium at the Estadio Jose Alvalade, with realisation only just setting in, as unassuming as ever in club shorts and t-shirt, boots on, as if she were leading a regular training session.