The Lionesses’ goalie almost retired three years ago and Nike didn’t even offer a replica shirt. Now she has her place back, 1m social media followers, and a final to win
Her hero is Gordon Banks, and now Mary Earps has a chance to match his 1966 World Cup winner’s medal with one of her own.
But the Lioness has a surprising link to another England goalkeeping great.
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