Mary Earps has hit a huge milestone in her England career after being named in the Lionesses' starting XI for the Euro 2025 qualifier against France.

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• Earps in Lionesses starting XI
• England facing France in Newcastle
• Marks milestone appearance for No.1

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Earps has real competition for her place in between the sticks because of the form of Chelsea goalkeeper Hannah Hampton, who has started two of England's last four games. However, the Manchester United shot-stopper remains first-choice and got the nod again for the big clash with France.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Her inclusion in the team is significant, too, because it marks Earps' 50th appearance for her country. She is one of just nine players in the Lionesses' squad to have celebrated that achievement.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  The others to have hit that milestone are Lucy Bronze, Alex Greenwood, Millie Bright, Keira Walsh, Fran Kirby, Georgia Stanway, Lauren Hemp and Beth Mead.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR EARPS AND ENGLAND?

  After taking on France, the Lionesses will make the short journey across the channel to face the same opponent in Saint-Etienne on Tuesday evening.

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