Summary
Recently, England's women's soccer team faced disruptions as key players Mary Earps and Fran Kirby retired from international duties, while Millie Bright withdrew for personal reasons. These changes happened shortly before coach Sarina Wiegman was due to announce the Euro 2025 squad. England is preparing to compete in a challenging group in the tournament.
Key Facts
- Mary Earps retired from England's international soccer team, surprising many.
- Fran Kirby also announced her retirement from international play shortly after a loss to Spain.
- Millie Bright withdrew from the squad for personal reasons and is focusing on her recovery.
- Coach Sarina Wiegman was preparing to select players for the Euro 2025 squad.
- The England team faces a difficult group in the upcoming Euros, playing against strong teams like the Netherlands, France, and Wales.
- Only two teams from each group will advance to the quarter-finals in the tournament.
- Mary Earps had dropped in team ranking after high performances in previous tournaments.
- Fran Kirby had considered retiring earlier due to ongoing injury issues.
