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		</div><p>Mary Earps has questioned Nike’s statement that defended the company’s decision not to sell replica England goalkeeper jerseys.</p>
<p>The Manchester United keeper won the golden glove at the World Cup, where she saved a penalty in the Lionesses’ 1-0 defeat to Spain in Sunday’s final.</p>
<p>Earps has become a firm fan favourite as interest in the women’s game has boomed – including the Euros success last summer.</p>
<p>Nike came in for criticism before the tournament when it became apparent replica Earps shirts would not be available.</p>
<p>In a statement released after the final, the kit manufacturer said: “Nike is committed to women’s football, and we’re excited by the passion around this year’s tournament and the incredible win by the Lionesses to make it into the final.</p>
<p>“We are proudly offering the best of Nike innovation and services to our federation partners and hundreds of athletes.</p>
<p>“We hear and understand the desire for a retail version of a goalkeeper jersey and we are working towards solutions for future tournaments, in partnership with FIFA and the federations.\</p>
<p>“The fact that there’s a conversation on this topic is testament to the continued passion and energy around the women’s game, and we believe that’s encouraging.”</p>
<p>On Tuesday afternoon, Earps posted a screenshot of the statement on her Instagram stories, adding the comment: “@Nike is this your version of an apology/taking accountability/a powerful statement of intent?”</p>
<p>In a following post, Earps provided a link to a change.org petition that started in July, calling on Nike to release the goalkeeper shirt and it currently has more than 97,000 signatories.</p>
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