Lionesses goalkeeper Mary Earps sends special message to Man Utd goalkeeping coach after Old Trafford exit confirmed

United confirmed on Saturday that Earps will leave the club upon the expiration of her contract, amid links with PSG. Having sent a touching farewell to the club's fans, she has now taken time to praise the club's goalkeeping coach, Ian Willcock.

Earps wrote: "Thank you a million times @iwillcogkc for your incredible support and guidance over these last five years. All your selfless blood, sweat and tears. Thank you for believing in me. You are one of a kind."

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Willcock also posted a message of support for Earps on his own Instagram.

He said: "What a journey. The lows, the highs. Your resilience and Bouncebackability. Your drive and determination to keep pushing your limits, driving standards everyday. No stone left unturned. Relentless. You’ve taken on the big hitters and won. Be very very proud of everything you have achieved. And thank you for being an amazing human when times were tough for me and my family (and yes you and baggers got me) Keep being an inspiration for everyone around the world, including my daughter. 'Work hard in silence let success make the noise'. 'If you’re great you’ll get it if you’re consistent you’ll keep it.'

Earps replied: "Great coach and an even better person, the dream team."

Earps is likely to complete a move to PSG this summer after her United exit was confirmed. The Lionesses goalkeeper will next be in action when England play the Republic of Ireland in a Euro 2025 qualifier on July 12.