England goalkeeper Mary Earps has withdrawn from the squad for Tuesday’s Euro 2025 qualifier against France in Saint-Etienne.
The 31-year-old was substituted just seven minutes into her 50th appearance for the Lionesses with a hip injury during Friday’s 2-1 loss to France at St James’ Park.
The Manchester United keeper, who was replaced by Chelsea’s Hannah Hampton, left the stadium on crutches as England suffered their first defeat in European qualifying since 2002.
Birmingham City’s Lucy Thomas has been called up for Tuesday’s trip to France.
Sarina Wiegman’s side are third in League A Group 3 with four points, having won one, drawn one, and lost one of their first three fixtures as they aim to defend their title at Euro 2025.
After Tuesday’s game in France, England will host the Republic of Ireland before traveling to second-placed Sweden for their final group match in July.
The Lionesses need to finish in the top two in their group to automatically qualify for next summer’s tournament in Switzerland.
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