Mary Earps reveals girlfriend as Lionesses star speaks out on sexuality for first time

Former Manchester United goalkeeper Mary Earps has shared that she now feels ready to speak publicly about her same-sex relationship.

Ahead of the release of her new autobiography All In next week, Earps opened up about her life on and off the pitch - including her 'really happy relationship.'

Giving a statement to the BBC, Earps said: "I've always tried to keep my personal life separate from my professional one, but it would have felt inauthentic not to include something so important to me in this book.

"I'm in a really happy relationship. The people closest to me have always known, and I feel ready and happy to share that with everyone else now."

Earps' manager, Tina Taylor, says she hopes that sharing her personal journey will inspire others around the world to find the confidence to live authentically.

"After the World Cup, the outpouring of love and support really showed Mary the impact she's had, and she was deeply touched by it," Taylor said. "By sharing details of her life away from football - something she's never done before - Mary is telling her story in her own way. It's honest and authentic."