Overview
- In excerpts serialised by the Guardian, Earps says she told Sarina Wiegman Hampton’s recall “rewarded bad behaviour” and that naming Hampton to start a 2024 qualifier felt unjust.
- She writes Hampton’s conduct at Euro 2022 was widely flagged by players as disruptive, claiming it risked derailing training sessions and consuming staff time.
- Wiegman later made Hampton first choice in April 2025, after which Earps retired before Euro 2025, and she disputes Wiegman’s timeline of the decision as “bullshit.”
- Hampton then started every match as England retained the European title, saved two penalties in the final, and later received the inaugural women’s Yashin Trophy from Earps.
- Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor has called Earps’ comments disrespectful and defended Hampton, while Earps also uses the book to share that she is in a same‑sex relationship ahead of next week’s release.