England No 1 Mary Earps hailed followers’ “incredible support” after the long-overdue Lionesses goalkeeper equipment offered out within hours of happening sale.
England equipment makers Nike lastly allowed followers to purchase the ladies’s residence, away and third goalkeeper shirts via the FA web site on Monday however even with no formal announcement about their availability, all out there provide was shortly snapped up.
Nike had beforehand come beneath hearth from followers and Earps herself throughout the Women’s World Cup in August, with followers in a position to buy the Lionesses’ outfield residence and away shirts, shorts and socks – however no goalkeeper equipment.
The Manchester United goalkeeper gained the Golden Glove on the World Cup, the place she saved a penalty within the Lionesses’ 1-0 last defeat to Spain.
Nike initially defended its choice within the days after the ultimate, saying they have been “working towards solutions for future tournaments”.
Earps known as the choice “hugely disappointing and very hurtful” earlier than the model introduced a U-turn lower than per week later, and introduced a “limited” 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: “Didn’t realise these have been happening sale at present. And you’ve got offered them out already!
“More are coming before the end of the year, and in more sizes for kids and adults – so stay tuned.
“Thank you all in your unbelievable assist on this. You guys have made this occur.”
At the time of the original announcement from Nike, former Sports Minister Tracey Crouch took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to question whether the “restricted” run of kit would be enough to serve fans – as has now proven the case.
She wrote: “I discover it extraordinary {that a} main model received themselves into this pickle within the first place however now it is going to be very fascinating to see what “limited quantity” means and if they arrive in all sizes, as I believe a big quantity of followers of all ages & shapes will need one.”
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