Marp Earps, the former England women's national football team goalkeeper, has recently sought to clarify her stance following a significant backlash her book received after it was released last year. The book detailed Earps' frustrations with the goalkeeper narrative in the England squad, particularly targeting head coach Sarina Wiegman and Hannah Hampton, who replaced her as the first-choice goalkeeper. Despite her strong opinions, she expressed confusion over the intensity of the criticism she encountered after her book's release.

Earps acknowledged that the backlash was a 'consequence of my own actions,' reflecting on the contentious nature of her comments in the book. Her criticisms didn't just spark discussions within the women's football realm but also ignited debates that reached beyond it. Notably, shortly after the book's release, the Lionesses, who had chosen Hampton as their goalkeeper, went on to achieve success at the Euros, which made Earps' previous statements all the more scrutinized. Additionally, Earps had announced her retirement shortly before the tournament, which attracted further criticism and discussion about her choices leading up to the event.

Her book suggested that Wiegman had been rewarding disruptive behavior, a claim that fueled much of the controversy. As Earps tries to clarify her views, it's evident that the fallout from her statements has had lasting implications not only on her career but also on the perceptions of team dynamics within women's football in England. The context of her remarks contrasts with the Lionesses' triumph, highlighting the complexities of athlete experiences and public expectations in competitive sports.