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‘She’s a little bit ahead’ – Sarina Wiegman gives verdict on battle to be Lionesses No. 1 after Hannah Hampton starts ahead of Mary Earps again

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<p>Wiegman opted to play Chelsea goalkeeper Hampton between the sticks against Belgium instead of PSG stopper Earps, who has become a Lionesses legend in recent years. The latter is 32, however, while Hampton is 24, and Wiegman may be minded to look to the future. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/england-women-player-ratings-belgium-lucy-bronze-beth-mead-combo-lionesses-propel-sarina-wiegman-top-spot-nations-league-group/bltcda624f0c506f0df" target="_blank">Hampton also started in England's 5-0 win over Belgium</a> in the return fixture.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Earps has won 53 caps while Hampton has won 13 - including her selection against Belgium - but the PSG stopper has furthered her legend by lifting silverware, playing a key role as England became European Champions in 2022 on home soil. Now, though, Wiegman believes Hampton has emerged as a potential new No.1.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Wiegman told ITV: “At this moment, she’s a little bit ahead. We have two world-class goalkeepers so it’s been a really hard decision. But at this moment, Hannah is a little bit ahead.”</p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🗣️ "At this moment [Hannah Hampton] is a little bit ahead." 🧤<br><br>Sarina Wiegman speaks with Katie Shanahan about the battle for the England No1 jersey<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ITVFootball?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ITVFootball</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UWNL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UWNL</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/KatieShanahan3?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KatieShanahan3</a> <a href="https://t.co/cpPscp9fKN">pic.twitter.com/cpPscp9fKN</a></p>— ITV Football (@itvfootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/itvfootball/status/1909675523241836950?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 8, 2025</a></blockquote>
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WHAT WIEGMAN SAID

<p>After playing Belgium, England face Portugal on May 30. It is unclear if Hampton or Earps will be in goal that night. </p>

WHAT NEXT?

‘She’s a little bit ahead’ – Sarina Wiegman gives verdict on battle to be Lionesses No. 1 after Hannah Hampton starts ahead of Mary Earps again | Goal.com

Sarina Wiegman has confirmed that Hannah Hampton is a &quot;little bit ahead&quot; of Mary Earps in her England pecking order.

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