Limited Stock, High Demand

In a blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment, England Lionesses goalkeeper shirts flew off the shelves this morning, selling out in just five minutes. The highly anticipated release happened at 8am, and by 8:05am, fans were left empty-handed due to the overwhelming demand.

Mary Earps' Plea

One of the main catalysts for this rush to buy was the controversy surrounding Nike's initial decision not to sell goalkeeper shirts ahead of the Women's World Cup. Mary Earps, the talented Manchester United star, expressed her disappointment and frustration, urging the sports giant to rectify the situation.

A Long Battle

Mary Earps revealed that she had been fighting behind closed doors and going through the proper channels to find a solution. After months of negotiations, Nike ultimately reversed their decision and released a limited quantity of the shirts on their website in October. However, the unexpected drop led to the shirts selling out almost instantly.

Pricey eBay Listings

Following the rapid sell-out, a few lucky buyers managed to snatch up the coveted shirts and promptly listed them on eBay. The demand was so high that some shirts were being resold for double the original price. Two shirts were even sold for an astonishing £199.99, while another fetched £174.99.

Mary Earps' Stellar Performance

Mary Earps played a crucial role in England's journey to the Women's World Cup final earlier this year, despite the team's 1-0 defeat to Spain. Her outstanding performance earned her the Golden Glove award, and she has since been recognized as England Women's Player of the Year and BBC Women's Footballer of the Year.