Mary Earps honoured for her services to football at Windsor Castle

Manchester United and England Women’s goalkeeper Mary Earps was honoured for her services to football at Windsor Castle on Wednesday.

The shot-stopper was made Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in a ceremony at Windsor Castle, following a stellar couple of years for club and country.

Earps was part of the European Championships-winning side on home soil in 2022, and she played a key role in England’s run to the World Cup final last summer.

She has been United’s No.1 goalkeeper during that time, although not without links to Arsenal.

Today she received her MBE from William, Prince of Wales, at the royal residence.

Dr Mary Earps MBE 🤩🎖️#MUWomen || @Lionesses pic.twitter.com/buwf1pYVEl

— Manchester United Women (@ManUtdWomen) May 8, 2024

“I think there’s still a lot of hard work to do,” she said to PA, when asked about her role in the growth of the women’s game, as per ManUtd.com.

“I think that’s what we’re focused on, it’s the absolute recognition of how far we’ve come and that gratitude. Standing on the shoulders of the people who’ve worked before us and hopefully the future generations can stand on our shoulders as well.

“It’s continuously everybody involved in the game just continuing to try and push it in the right direction… long may it continue.”

We would like to congratulate Earps on her latest award and we’re all hoping there is more joy for her and the Reds this weekend when United look to win the FA Cup for the first time.

Marc Skinner’s side take on Tottenham in a Wembley final after losing last year’s final to Chelsea.

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