BBC Sport profiles England and Manchester United goalkeeper Mary Earps, one of five nominees for the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2023 award.
In 2019, the closest Mary Earps could come to a Lionesses place was sitting on the bench as England's third-choice goalkeeper at the World Cup.
Last season was another important chapter in Earps' career and her shot-stopping abilities were crucial in Manchester United's run to the FA Cup final, as well as the runners-up spot in the Women's Super League . "I'm just trying to shine a light on what goalkeepers do, and what we go through. It's such a high pressure position, high stakes, but showing it can be fun.
"It is obviously tiring at times, but I'm just trying to give up as much of my time to push that and show it is a valued and appreciated position.""The day itself was just brilliant, everything you ever dream of as a kid when you represent your country at the highest level - the big games, high pressure moments.
"I remember I had won goalkeeper of the tournament. I would have those photos for the rest of my life - and my loved ones were in the crowd to witness it - so I tried not to be a misery and look in their direction, pause that disappointment for a moment and hold the trophy in the air but difficult."and a long discussion and I feel we got to a point where Nike really heard what I had to say and I was supported by some fantastic team-mates who spoke on my behalf and advocated it.
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