In a raw and revealing extract from her highly anticipated autobiography 'All In', England's celebrated goalkeeper Mary Earps pulls no punches as she details the turbulent journey that nearly ended her career before it truly began.
The Darkest Hour
Earps confesses to experiencing such profound mental health struggles that she seriously contemplated walking away from football entirely. "There were moments where I genuinely thought, 'I can't do this anymore,'" the Lionesses star reveals. The pressure of professional sport combined with personal demons created what she describes as "the perfect storm" of despair.
Manchester United Exit: The Untold Story
The biography provides startling clarity about her controversial departure from Manchester United. Earps describes feeling "completely blindsided" by the club's decision to make her available for transfer, despite being at the peak of her powers. "One day you're the number one, the next you're being shown the door - it was brutal," she writes.
Rising from the Ashes
What makes Earps' story so compelling is her remarkable resilience. Rather than succumbing to the pressure, she used the setbacks as fuel for her incredible comeback. "Every rejection, every doubt just made me more determined to prove them wrong," she states with characteristic defiance.
The Making of an Icon
Earps' journey from nearly quitting football to becoming England's first-choice goalkeeper and a European Championship hero reads like a Hollywood script. Her candid account reveals:
- The intense pressure of international football
- Her unique approach to mental preparation
- The truth behind media speculation about her career
- Her vision for the future of women's football
This isn't just a football biography - it's a powerful testament to mental resilience in elite sport. Earps emerges not just as a world-class athlete, but as a role model for anyone facing their own battles, both on and off the pitch.
