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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jim van Wijk

Former Lioness Mary Earps back in English football after two years in France

  • Ex-England goalkeeper Mary Earps is making a significant return to English football, joining Women’s Super League side London City Lionesses after two seasons with Paris St Germain.
  • Earps, a pivotal member of the England squad that won Euro 2022 and reached the 2023 World Cup final, will officially commence her role with the Lionesses on 1 July.
  • She expressed her enthusiasm for the move, highlighting that the club's values, vision, and ambition, including plans for a new training facility, align with her personal goals.
  • London City Lionesses, owned by American billionaire Michele Kang, achieved an impressive sixth-place finish in their debut WSL season last year, and Earps aims to help them climb the table further.
  • The 33-year-old, who retired from international football last year, acknowledged the highly competitive nature of the WSL and the challenge of improving the team's standing.

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