England goalkeeper Mary Earps was left devastated after making a crucial error during the Lionesses' 3-2 victory over the Netherlands on Friday. Despite England's late comeback, Earps blamed herself for letting the team down and was seen in tears at full-time.

Team's Nations League Hopes Alive

England needed to win the match by at least two goals to keep their Nations League hopes alive and take control of Group A1. Unfortunately, Earps' mistake allowed the Netherlands to take the lead in the 35th minute.

Turnaround in Second Half

Despite the setback, the Lionesses were able to turn the match around in the second half, thanks to goals from Georgia Stanway, Lauren Hemp, and Ella Toone. However, with one game remaining, England's fate in the competition is now out of their hands.

Disappointment and Haunting Error

Earp's disappointment was evident after the match as she was consoled by her teammates. In a post-match interview, she admitted that the error would haunt her for a long time, apologizing for her performance and feeling she had let the team down.

Team Effort and Support

England boss Sarina Wiegman responded to Earps' comments, emphasizing that winning and losing is a team effort. Arsenal legend Ian Wright also defended Earps, stating that she should not beat herself up over the mistake and that her team had pulled her out of it.

Recognition and Accolades

Despite the error, Earps has received recognition for her performances. She was voted BBC Women's Footballer of the Year and placed fifth in the Ballon d'Or rankings, the highest ranking for a goalkeeper since the introduction of the female award.