BBC presenter Gabby Logan took intention at Nike following the Women’s World Cup closing during which England’s Lionesses have been overwhelmed 1-0 by Spain. Sarina Wiegman’s aspect battled till the ultimate whistle however in the end got here up brief, although the sport definitely would have been put to mattress earlier if it wasn’t for the heroics of Mary Earps.

The goalkeeper has been one in every of England’s key speaking factors all through the event, producing quite a few miraculous saves in Australia and demanding lots from her backline. Earps was as soon as once more very important within the closing, making a number of good stops and in addition saving Jennifer Hermoso’s penalty after 70 minutes.

The Manchester United star bought down nicely to gather the spot-kick in a second that quickly shifted the momentum within the Lionesses’ favour. However, regardless of her heroics, England needed to go away the Stadium Australia with solely a set of silver medals.

Though Wiegman’s aspect will quickly recognise that their impression at dwelling was monumental and can soften the blow – particularly for Earps. The 30-year-old is the title on everybody’s lips for the time being, additional highlighting the poor decision-making by Nike to not produce and promote her goalkeeper strip to the general public.

Speaking after the full-time whistle, Logan addressed the matter as soon as once more, saying on BBC: “She will have inspired so many little girls to go out and try and be a keeper in the back garden. Let’s hope that one day they can go and buy her shirts Alex as well. That’s the next move.”

Alex Scott then responded: “That’s the next step that everyone wants to see. She deserves this credit and this accolade. To go from being No 3 to No 1.”

Earps had mentioned pre-tournament of the choice: "I can't really sugar-coat this in any way, so I am not going to try. It is hugely disappointing and very hurtful. My shirt on the Manchester United website was sold out last season.

"It was the third-best-selling shirt, so who says it's not promoting? It is the younger youngsters I'm most involved about. They are going to say, 'Mum, Dad, can I've a Mary Earps shirt?' they usually say, 'I can’t, however I can get you an Alessia Russo 23 or a Rachel Daly 9.'

"What you are saying is that goalkeeping isn’t important, but you can be a striker if you want."