Mary Earps has David De Gea’s support as England prepare for Euro 2022 final
The goalkeeper produced an impressive display in the Lionesses’ semi-final win over Sweden
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Your support makes all the difference.Euro 2022 had a rest day on Thursday as both England and Germany prepare for Sunday’s final.
The two rivals are building up to the Wembley showpiece where the Lionesses have their date with destiny and a shot at winning their first Women’s European Championship.
Here, the PA news agency takes a look at how the day unfolded.
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Earps’ high-profile support
Lionesses goalkeeper Mary Earps produced a fine display in the semi-final win over Sweden, with a number of saves ensuring a clean sheet. And her performance proved that the goalkeepers’ union is an inclusive one as her male counterpart at Manchester United, David De Gea, sent her some congratulations. Earps said: “Me and David speak a little bit. He’s messaged me saying congratulations. We message back and forth about results and clean sheets and stuff so that’s always nice to have his support. He’s really supportive of the women’s game.”
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That kind of skill and creativity, it was quite easy to see at a young age. She really is a genius. To be able to do that, at any age, at any level, is just amazing
Klopp can’t get enough
Jurgen Klopp is just the latest high-profile name to get swept up by Euro 2022 fever. The Liverpool manager is preparing for Saturday’s Community Shield against Manchester City, but is certain to be watching the final the following day given his enthusiasm towards the tournament. And he is one of the few supporting Germany. He said: “I really have to say I love women’s football, it’s outstanding. The quality of the tournament is insane. England are doing exceptionally well. I saw two games and I saw three games of Germany. You can imagine that I’m – as much as I love England – in this specific case my heart is on the German side. But the better team might win and I’m completely fine with that.”
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