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Ellen White Says Mary Earps Broke an 'Unwritten Oath' as Backlash to Memoir Intensifies

Earps maintains media coverage has been distorted and says she did not write her book to tear anyone down.

Overview

  • Extracts from Earps' forthcoming memoir allege Hannah Hampton was previously disruptive and accuse Sarina Wiegman of rewarding bad behaviour by recalling her, prompting criticism from Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor and ex-England star Fara Williams.
  • Ellen White said discussing internal squad matters in public violates a dressing-room "unwritten oath," adding that she felt uneasy seeing private team issues aired.
  • Earps told the BBC she feels her words have been taken out of context and later told ITV she has no bad blood toward Hampton and wished her well after Euro 2025.
  • Some outlets, citing unnamed insiders, report current England players will be advised not to comment on Earps as the situation remains sensitive ahead of the book’s 6 November release.
  • Beyond the dispute, the book includes Earps' personal revelations about being in a same-sex relationship and past struggles with depression, alcohol use and eating issues, alongside context on her move to PSG and international retirement before Euro 2025.