Overview
- Earps told BBC Sport and talkSPORT that excerpts from her forthcoming autobiography were distorted and said she did not write the book to tear anyone down.
- England great Fara Williams called the comments about Hannah Hampton baffling and said publicly questioning Sarina Wiegman showed a lack of respect.
- Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor condemned Earps’ remarks and publicly backed Hampton, praising her professionalism.
- Multiple reports say England players are being advised not to discuss the controversy, and teammates have largely stayed silent in recent media appearances.
- Earps retired from England shortly before Euro 2025 as Hampton became No.1, with Hampton then starring in the tournament and winning the Yashin Trophy; Earps has said there is no bad blood and wished Hampton well.