Wiegman mentioned she “cannot management” what Earps says or feels about her choices however the England coach emphasised she made the selections to present the facet the perfect probability 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 in Wiegman’s 25-player squad for the pleasant matches.
However former Netherlands coach Wiegman accepted that coping with adversity is a part of her high-profile function.
“In fact you hope that issues are all the time constructive however that is not how issues work in soccer once you’re so seen,” she mentioned.
“It is simply the scenario and also you’re making an attempt to take care of it in the perfect constructive manner, clear up no matter must be solved, and transfer ahead.
“I make choices on what I feel is the perfect for the group to compete within the subsequent camp or the subsequent match – and I make choices to win.”
Wiegman was additionally requested if she was disenchanted 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 potential and have an excellent working relationship, which is what I feel 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 potential to make choices to win.
“I all the time hold conversations non-public. I share issues right here [in the media] however when I’ve particular person conversations I hold that personal as that builds belief.
“If I do 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 individuals to be themselves.”
Chelsea goalkeeper Hampton shouldn’t be within the squad for the ultimate two England matches of the 12 months after selecting up a thigh harm.
The 24-year-old gained the Yashin Trophy for finest goalkeeper at this 12 months’s Ballon d’Or awards, and was one of many standout performers at Euro 2025.
Wiegman confirmed she had spoken with Hampton following Earps’ guide launch however didn’t go into particulars on their conversations.
“I spoke to Hannah. I converse to gamers in between camps anyway. Sadly, she is injured now. However I did converse to her, sure,” added Wiegman.
“What the content material of that dialog was, as all the time, I am going to hold non-public.”
