🔗 Share this article England goalkeeper Earps States Her Autobiography Was Never Intended to Damage Reputations Keeper Mary Earps has emphatically said that her recently published personal story was never intended to “damage others” and expressed concern that audience feedback has been “misrepresented.” Debated Statements and Supporters’ Disapproval The former England player, who had a vital part in the Euro 2022 victory, encountered disapproval from followers and Blues coach Sonia Bompastor after making remarks about ex-colleague Hannah Hampton and manager Sarina Wiegman. In her autobiography, Earps wrote that she told Wiegman she was “rewarding bad behaviour” by bringing Hampton back to the Lionesses lineup after leaving her out for being “problematic and undependable.” “It’s been really overwhelming to see how parts were misrepresented,” Earps stated publicly. Clarifying Her Purpose Earps firmly declared that the autobiography was not designed to damage anyone. “This book wasn’t written to criticize others in any manner.” “That doesn’t reflect my character as a person.” “This is real life. It has implications. It is not a show.” She also commented on how the women’s game has moved into an area that has become “almost like performance,” where private matters are picked apart for public amusement. Relationship with Wiegman Earps mentioned losing the starting position as England’s number one before the European Championship and how that strained her relationship with Wiegman. She explained it was “not a sudden deterioration” in their dynamic—just a difference of perspectives—and she maintains respect for the head coach. “There were things that occurred during that period that I wish had happened differently,” Earps stated. Individual Difficulties In her book, Earps discussed openly the bullying she suffered at in her younger years, describing it as a “particularly challenging” part to revisit because it reawakened previous trauma. “I couldn’t assert myself in those days.” “I frequently thought that people didn’t like me for a long time.” “I was conditioned to feel like nobody really cares.” These sentiments led to panic attacks, and Earps disclosed she had issues with self-perception and turned to alcohol during the global health crisis to cope with emotional difficulties. Relationships and Goals Earps recently shared that she is in a same-sex relationship and shared her happiness about her connection with Kitty. She also talked about her desire to be a mother and revealed she has preserved her eggs for later fertility treatment. “I really want to be a mum and have a household,” Earps commented. “I love playing football, but I hope to have a child at a later stage.” Earps portrayed the fertility process as “overwhelming and personal” and advocated for more investigation tailored to players undergoing similar procedures. Throughout the interview, Earps maintained that she has no regrets about her sports path or individual actions, highlighting that she always acted with integrity.