Mary Earps: England goalkeeper says she let the Lionesses down with error for Netherlands’ second goal in 3-2 Wembley win
England goalkeeper Mary Earps could not hide her disappointment in herself after a costly error in the Lionesses’ 3-2 Wembley win over the Netherlands.
Sarina Wiegman’s side needed to win by two goals against the Dutch to put their Nations League hopes – and Team GB’s Paris 2024 Olympic Games aspirations – back in their hands.
But with England already 1-0 down at Wembley, Earps let Lineth Beerensteyn’s effort in at her near post, despite getting a glove to it, to double the Netherlands’ advantage.
The Lionesses came back to win 3-2 thanks to second half goals from Georgia Stanway, Lauren Hemp and Ella Toone to keep their Nations League hopes alive – but England’s fate is out of their hands and Earps cut a frustrated figure at full-time.
“The girls were unbelievable to come back into the game like that, they were unbelievable,” Earps told ITV4. “The subs came on and impacted the game. I’m just sorry that my performance has cost the team tonight.
Asked what went through her mind after the error, Earps replied: “Words I definitely can’t say on TV. That will hold me for a long time.
Earps reacts at the full-time whistle, after England clawed back a 3-2 win
“I really let the team down today. And I’m really gutted, really, really gutted. It could have been a special night at Wembley.
“The team were unbelievable. Don’t get me [wrong]. The girls were unbelievable, the way they played it around and showed great patience at times with a real tenacity and intensity to their play. The girls were phenomenal.”
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