Wiegman mentioned she “cannot management” what Earps says or feels about her selections however the England coach emphasised she made them to present the facet one of the best likelihood of success.
England tackle China at Wembley Stadium on 29 November, earlier than internet hosting Ghana at St Mary’s Stadium on 2 December.
The media convention to announce her squad was dominated by questions on Earps and Wiegman joked it could be “good to speak about soccer”.
The return of Manchester Metropolis ahead Lauren Hemp and midfielder Grace Clinton are the headline tales within the 25-player squad for the pleasant matches.
However former Netherlands coach Wiegman accepted that coping with adversity is a part of her high-profile position.
“In fact you hope that issues are all the time constructive however that is not how issues work in soccer whenever you’re so seen,” she mentioned.
“It is simply the state of affairs and also you’re attempting to take care of it in one of the best constructive manner, remedy no matter must be solved, and transfer ahead.
“I make selections on what I believe is one of the best for the workforce to compete within the subsequent camp or the following event – and I make selections to win.”
Wiegman was additionally requested if she was dissatisfied that Earps mentioned her affinity to the Lionesses supervisor was “destroyed” and her “belief and respect was evaporating”.
“I do not assume I can change that. What I simply attempt to be is as trustworthy as attainable and have an excellent working relationship, which is what I believe we had,” she added.
“I am unable to management different issues. I simply keep on with what I wish to do, how I wish to do it and attempt to be as clear and trustworthy as attainable to make selections to win.
“I all the time maintain conversations personal. I share issues right here [in the media] however when I’ve particular person conversations I maintain that non-public as that builds belief.
“If I try this then gamers will come to me and have conversations with me. That is my method. We create an surroundings the place we would like folks to be themselves.”
Chelsea goalkeeper Hampton shouldn’t be within the squad for the ultimate two England matches of the yr after selecting up a thigh damage.
The 24-year-old received the Yashin Trophy for finest goalkeeper at this yr’s Ballon d’Or awards, and was one of many standout performers at Euro 2025.
Wiegman confirmed she had spoken with Hampton following Earps’ e-book launch however didn’t go into particulars on their conversations.
“I spoke to Hannah. I communicate to gamers in between camps anyway. Sadly, she is injured now. However I did communicate to her, sure,” added Wiegman.
“What the content material of that dialog was, as all the time, I am going to maintain personal.”
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