Mary Earps did not wait to pick up a copy of Women's Health as she featured on the cover for the February edition of the wellness magazine.
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Earps graced front cover of Women's HealthAnother in her growing list of accomplishmentsGot a copy quickly after it hit the standsGettyWHAT HAPPENED?
The keeper had a sensational 2023 as she played a crucial role in the Lionesses dream run in the World Cup before it was cut short by Spain in the final. She has become the poster girl for women's football in England and recently indulged in a no-holds-barred interview for Women's Health UK.
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Earps opened up on several issues including the Nike goalkeeper shirt controversy, misogyny in the sport and even revealed that she almost quit professional football. She also admitted to feeling 'close to burnout' due to the constant spotlight she has been in in the last 18 months.
DID YOU KNOW?
Earps was awarded the BBC Sports Personality of the Year for 2023 at a star-studded ceremony at Media City in Salford. She became the first goalkeeper to win the prize in its 70-year history. Moreover, she also bagged theSJA Sportswoman of the Year, theBBC Women's Footballer of the Yearand theSunday Times Sportswoman of the Year.
GettyWHAT NEXT FOR EARPS?
Earps will be back in action with United when the Red Devils meet Southampton in the Women's FA Cup on Sunday. However, she might have an eye on the blockbuster Women's Super League fixture against Arsenal on February 17 as United chase leaders Chelsea in the English top-flight.