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Mary Earps Declines Wembley Send-Off Offer as FA Tribute Talks Continue

Discussions are set to resume after the World Cup qualification draw.

Overview

  • The FA proposed staging a farewell before England’s November 29 friendly against China at Wembley, which Earps declined due to a scheduling conflict.
  • The governing body previously pledged a “full tribute” to recognise her 53-cap, Euro-winning international career.
  • Talks between Earps’ representatives and the FA remain ongoing and are expected to pick up following the qualification draw.
  • Earps’ forthcoming autobiography, All In, due next week, is reported to offer more detail on her retirement and decisions around any public tribute.
  • Since Earps’ pre-tournament retirement, Hannah Hampton has started every match of England’s successful European Championship defence and has been awarded the Yashin Trophy.