Mary Earps mania! England women's goalkeeper shirts sell out in 80 minutes on Lionesses online store after Nike controversy

Kit suppliers Nike faced criticism ahead of the 2023 Women’s World Cup for failing to make replica keeper jerseys available. Manchester United shot-stopper Earps was among those to question said decision and call for a rethink, with Nike eventually U-turning.

The Lionesses and a loyal legion of supporters have got their way, with Earps shirts now flying off the shelves. Demand for the England No.1 tops is now so high that Nike are unable to keep up with demand.

England announced on Monday morning that Earps jerseys were available to buy online, before posting less than an hour-and-a-half later: “Incredible support for the GK union! Nike England women's GK jerseys have now sold out on the official England store.”

Earps is a popular member of the England camp, with her exploits between the sticks having helped the Lionesses to European Championship glory and a World Cup final. Individual honours have also started to come her way, with the 30-year-old custodian considered to sit among the favourites for the 2023 BBC Sports’ Personality of the Year award.