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More from England manager Sarina Wiegman on Mary Earps' decision: "We have conversations and but I want to keep them confidential."

More to come.

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More from England manager Sarina Wiegman on Mary Earps: "I'm disappointed, I'm sad, I want her in the team. I want to keep it that way."

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England captain Leah Williamson on Mary Earps' retirement: "I spoke to Mary. She is one of my closest friends in football in terms of what we have been through together and the journey we have been on. I'm devastated because I love her and love being her teammate.

"The way that she ways an England shirt is an example to us all. I am very sad that those memories won't continue in an England shirt but if she thinks this is the best thing then I will support her always."

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England manager Sarina Wiegman on Millie Bright: "She has to take care of herself. We are in conversations. We'll stay in contact and I hope she feels better soon."

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More from England captain Leah Williamson on Mary Earps: "I care about Mary as a human first before a footballer. I know it's true we have a better chance of winning with Mary in the team."

More to come from Williamson.

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England manager Sarina Wiegman on what she finds the hardest with Earps' retirement: "I want her in my team. She has done such a great job for England. She has made a massive difference and we have had an incredible journey so far and I really cherish that. That is also where the disappointment comes from."

On whether the disappointment bubbles into annoyance: "Of course, it's hard. But I want to keep to disappointment. It's emotional because you also have relationships and we have had such a massive journey together with lots of highs and some lows too and that's what makes it really hard. We have to move on too. We have a game tomorrow. We are going into the Euros and after that we can think about those things."

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England captain Leah Williamson on Mary Earps: "She's one of my closest friends in football. I'm devastated because I love her. I'm sad those memories won't continue."

More to come on this.

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England manager Sarina Wiegman on Mary Earps' retirement: "I am really disappointed and sad that she is not part of the team because I want her in my team.

"That must have been a really hard decision for her and so it is for us.

"There have been a couple of conversations which I don't want to share here because they are between us.

"It's hard and it's hard for her at the same time."

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Of course, England boss Sarina Wiegman is asked about Mary Earps first thing.

"It's hard, I find it hard and I want her in my team."

Full quotes to come.

Here we go, Sarina Wiegman and Leah Williamson are here!

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Keira Walsh also spoke to Women's Football Weekly about Mary Earps and the impact she had on the England side: "She is just a massive character. One thing that I know about Mary, when the team is at a low point or in a tournament when sometimes the emotions dip, she brings a lot of energy when it’s needed.

"Personally I feel very lucky to have been her team-mate. Off the field the fighting she does for women’s football, I know she is really passionate about pushing women’s goalkeepers. In England she has changed the landscape of that. Obviously the goalkeepers that came before her were incredible but I feel Mary winning the golden glove and all of her personal accolades, she has really put women’s goalkeeping on the forefront.

"She is an incredible role model and I can’t speak highly enough of her. She is going to be missed but it’s exciting to see what is going to come next for her. She is a fantastic player but a better person."

Sarina is keeping us waiting here.

Sarina Wiegman and Leah Williamson are due any moment so stay with us!

What a journey it's been for Mary Earps in an England shirt.

An idol and a hero to so many.

Image source, Getty Images

Image source, Getty Images

Image source, Getty Images

Ellen White
Former England striker on Women's Football Weekly

She [Hannah Hampton] is England’s number one, there is no question about it. I think it does leave her to have a lot of pressure on her shoulders now. She has to be flawless it feels like now and Hannah has got that in her. She has got a hell of a lot of experience, she is an unbelievable goalkeeper.

She has to stand 10 feet tall now and said ‘I am England’s number one, I am going to absolutely love and enjoy this Euros and prove that I am the best goalkeeper’. Winning the Treble with Chelsea, she has got the golden glove with Tullis-Joyce and now going into the Euros she is England’s number one, so what a phenomenal season for her.

I’ve known her since she was 16 at Birmingham where she was a young kid and just learning her trade. For me personally to now see her thriving and see her becoming England’s number one, I feel a lot of pride. I feel so excited for her and I feel like she is ready to prove to the world that she is one of the best goalkeepers.

Emma Sanders
BBC Sport women’s football news reporter at St George's Park

We're at St George's Park to hear from England manager Sarina Wiegman and captain Leah Williamson.

The big talking point is of course Mary Earps' surprise retirement and the circumstances around it.

We'll also likely get some reaction to Millie Bright's withdrawal - a personal decision to rest both physically and mentally.

And then Ella Morris' anterior cruciate ligament injury, which means she has had to pull out of the squad after receiving her first call-up.

A quiet week for the Lionesses...

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England team-mate Niamh Charles told Women's Football Weekly about her memories with Mary Earps: "My personal memories are how she carried herself and preparation. She was so diligent in everything she did and doing her own thing in the best way. To see that motivates other players and inspires other players because she sets the standard in that way. On the pitch she would always bring her absolute best, she was so serious, so on it.

"Playing in front of her she would let you know if you weren’t doing your job but in the best way because it made you accountable. She was right there and she would hold herself accountable as well. She was a presence, she was a voice, a leader and someone you definitely want on your team.

"She had so much to give and so much knowledge to share. When you have that cohesion it makes playing easier, you can solve problems together on the pitch."

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England defender Jess Carter spoke to the media on Tuesday afternoon and praised Mary Earps' bravery in taking the decision to retire: "Initially Euro 2025 didn't even cross my mind. My focus was just on the news of Mary leaving. It's just really sad. I didn't even think about the Euros. Firstly, the bravery that she has to stay true to herself and make the decision to leave.

"This is such a tough job to do for club and for country. Yes it's a team sport but ultimately you have to be the best version of you in order for the team to be successful.

"I think it's really brave the decision she has made. Sometimes it's not about the team, it's just about you. I'm really sad about it and I wish her all the best in what she does next."

BBC Sport has been told Mary Earps met with Sarina Wiegman before the camp and then announced her decision to the squad on Monday at St George's Park.

Players were said to be disappointed that she would not be at the Euros to support the group.

Earps did not train on Monday and has left the camp.

"I had hoped that Mary [Earps] would play an important role within the squad this summer, so of course I am disappointed," Wiegman said.

England defender Jess Carter said she was "surprised and really sad" when Earps told the team about her decision.

"It was a surprise for some and maybe not for others," she added. "It's a huge loss. She's an incredible person and goalkeeper.

"I can imagine it was tougher for her than anyone else so we just tried to be there to support her and be together as a team.

"The way that she's helped to raise women's football in this country is unbelievable and I wish her all the best in what she does next."