Mary Earps has revealed David de Gea ’s touching messages of support throughout the Euros.
England keeper Earps produced a string of heroic saves to book the Lionesses place in the final at Wembley on Sunday. Her best was a remarkable tip-over in the second half and her Manchester United club mate de Gea was in touch straight after the game with a congratulatory text.
United keeper Earps, 29, has been superb through the tournament, she has helped to banish outdated cliches about female goalkeepers and is now dreaming of Euros glory. Harry Maguire, the United captain, was at Bramall Lane for the semi final and she has also had huge support from de Gea throughout the tournament.