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Wiegman Defends Goalkeeper Selections, Says She 'Makes Decisions to Win'

The England coach says her choices were performance-based after Mary Earps' book accused a Hannah Hampton recall of rewarding bad behaviour.

Overview

  • Speaking for the first time since the memoir’s release, Sarina Wiegman said she would not have handled the goalkeeper decision differently and reiterated that she selects to win.
  • She said she has not spoken to Mary Earps since publication but has been in contact with Hannah Hampton, who is sidelined with a quad injury and will miss the next camp.
  • Earps’ autobiography alleges Hampton’s past conduct was disruptive and describes the recall as rewarding “bad behaviour,” preceding Earps’ decision to retire before Euro 2025.
  • Hampton was installed as England’s No. 1 for Euro 2025 and saved two penalties in the final as England retained their European title.
  • Wiegman named her latest squad to face China and Ghana, with Lauren Hemp returning and first senior call-ups for Freya Godfrey and uncapped goalkeeper Sophie Baggaley.