Overview
- Earps writes that she told Wiegman reintegrating Hannah Hampton in 2023 and starting her in an April 2024 qualifier meant “bad behaviour is being rewarded.”
- She alleges Hampton’s conduct at Euro 2022 disrupted training and drained resources, while declining to specify details publicly.
- Wiegman later informed Earps in April 2025 that Hampton was No 1, prompting Earps to retire from international duty before Euro 2025.
- Hampton then played every minute as England retained the Euros and subsequently received the women’s Yashin Trophy at the Ballon d’Or.
- Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor defended Hampton and called Earps’ remarks disrespectful, while Sky Sports said the FA and Chelsea initially declined comment and Earps also revealed she is in a same‑sex relationship.