Mary Earps, the goalkeeper for England, has had to withdraw from the squad for their Euro 2025 qualifier against France due to a hip injury. She was replaced early in her 50th appearance for the Lionesses during their recent match against France. The injury is said to be minor, but Earps left the stadium on crutches.
England, currently third in League A Group 3 with four points, will be looking to bounce back from their recent defeat and secure a spot in Euro 2025. In place of Earps, Birmingham City’s Lucy Thomas has been called into the squad for the upcoming match in France.
After their match in France, England will face the Republic of Ireland before traveling to Sweden for their final group fixture. The Lionesses need to finish in the top two positions in their group to automatically qualify for the tournament next summer in Switzerland. With key players like Earps sidelined, the team will need to regroup and perform at their best in the remaining matches.