England No 1 Mary Earps hailed followers’ “unbelievable help” after the long-overdue Lionesses goalkeeper package bought out inside hours of happening sale.
England package makers Nike lastly allowed followers to purchase the ladies’s dwelling, away and third goalkeeper shirts by the FA web site on Monday however even with no formal announcement about their availability, all out there provide was rapidly snapped up.
Nike had beforehand come below hearth from followers and Earps herself throughout the Ladies’s World Cup in August, with followers capable of buy the Lionesses’ outfield dwelling and away shirts, shorts and socks – however no goalkeeper package.
The Manchester United goalkeeper received the Golden Glove on the World Cup, the place she saved a penalty within the Lionesses’ 1-0 remaining defeat to Spain.
Nike initially defended its resolution within the days after the ultimate, saying they had been “working in the direction of options for future tournaments”.
Earps known as the choice “vastly disappointing and really hurtful” earlier than the model introduced a U-turn lower than every week later, and introduced a “restricted” provide of shirts can be out there to buy.
After information of the sell-out on Monday, Earps took to Instagram to precise her delight, posting on her tales: “Did not realise these had been happening sale immediately. And you have bought them out already!
“Extra are coming earlier than the top of the 12 months, and in additional sizes for youths and adults – so keep tuned.
“Thanks all on your unbelievable help on this. You guys have made this occur.”
On the time of the unique announcement from Nike, former Sports activities Minister Tracey Crouch took to X, previously referred to as Twitter, to query whether or not the “restricted” run of package can be sufficient to serve followers – as has now confirmed the case.
She wrote: “I discover it extraordinary {that a} main model acquired themselves into this pickle within the first place however now it will likely be very fascinating to see what “restricted amount” means and if they arrive in all sizes, as I believe numerous followers of all ages & shapes will need one.”