Mary Earps has publicly criticized Hannah Hampton, saying that Hampton’s reinstatement to the England squad showed that “bad behavior is being rewarded.” Earps made these remarks in connection with England manager Sarina Wiegman’s decision to recall Hampton to the squad, a move Earps felt undermined discipline and training dynamics during Euro 2022 and beyond. In response, Hampton and Chelsea’s leadership have pushed back, with Chelsea boss Sonia Bompastor defending Hampton and urging respect for teammates and coaches. The situation has been widely covered in multiple outlets, including Earps’ own memoir excerpts and subsequent media discussion.