The giant image shows the Nottingham-born stopper celebrating during the win against Sweden
A mural honouring the role of England's goalkeeper in the Lionesses' victorious European Championship campaign has been unveiled in her home city.The Nottingham-born stopper has now been recognised with a giant tribute near Lady Bay Bridge.Harriet Lander/Getty ImagesThe picture on which the mural is based shows Earps celebrating with England captain Leah Williamson during their semi-final against Sweden- in the semi-final win against Sweden at Bramall Lane in Sheffield.
Ben Hunter, who commissioned the celebratory artwork, said the former West Bridgford Colts goalie had passed on her praise via TikTok.He said he has been pleased by the reaction from the public to the work, which is to be located in its current place for around eight weeks."It's incredible, the response has been amazing," he said.
"We saw murals appear in other cities across the country, [and] we were waiting for something to happen here and no-one did it, so we thought we'd do it."
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