Lionesses' Stunning Goal Highlights Wiegman's Decision to Bench Mary Earps

In the ongoing Euro 2025 tournament, England's soccer team is making headlines, not just for their on-field performances but also for the changes in their lineup. Hannah Hampton, a rising star in English football, has been named as the team's number one goalkeeper, a decision that has proven to be significant.

The retirement of Mary Earps, England's former goalkeeper, just five weeks before the tournament began, might have played a role in Wiegman's decision. Reports suggest that Earps' expected absence from the tournament was a contributing factor to her decision to step down.

Hampton has seized the opportunity with both hands, starting both of England's matches so far. Her distributing skills were on full display in the team's recent game against the Netherlands, where she produced a key kick that unlocked the Dutch defence and led to Lauren James' wonder goal. James' goal, a stunning strike from outside the box, got the game off to a perfect start for England.

Wiegman's decision to include James in the starting team against the Netherlands was proven right with her goal. James, who started just one game since April, last Saturday's match against France, showed her class with a performance that underlined her importance to the team.

England's victory against the Netherlands was crucial, as it keeps their title defense alive. The team had lost their opener against France, making their second game against the Netherlands a must-win.

Hampton's performance against the Netherlands at Euro 2025 provides more evidence as to why she is now England's number one goalkeeper. Her ability to distribute the ball effectively and her confidence between the posts have been key to England's success so far in the tournament.

As the tournament progresses, Hampton and James will be crucial to England's chances of lifting the trophy. Their performances against the Netherlands show that they are more than capable of leading the team to victory. The future looks bright for both players and England's soccer team.