Fran Kirby's absence from the Euros this summer: Reasons for the England star's exclusion from the tournament.
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Fran Kirby Misses Out on England's Euros Squad
Despite being fit and ready for selection, Fran Kirby won't be a part of England's Euros squad this summer. Sarina Wiegman, the head coach, opted for other midfield options as the Lionesses aim to defend their title.
However, Kirby remains as a backup if any player gets injured during the tournament[1][3].
The Shocking Announcement
On 3rd June, Kirby announced her international retirement due to being excluded from the England squad for this summer's tournament. Initially, she had planned to retire post-Euros, but the conversation with Wiegman changed her plans[2].
Addressing the BBC, Kirby shared, "I've been pondering this for over a year. I knew this would be my last major tournament. The plan was to retire after the Euros, but after chatting with Sarina, I won't be making the squad."
"It felt like a brutal jab, but also a considerable weight off my shoulders all at once," she added[2].
The conversation between Kirby and Wiegman was emotional but respectful, with both parties acknowledging the circumstances[4].
A Glance at Fran Kirby's Career
Kirby made her England debut in 2014 and played her last game on 30th May against Portugal[5]. In our website's opinion, it was a misstep by Wiegman to leave out Kirby from the squad.
Currently, Kirby plays for Brighton and joined the club in 2024. She was named the club's player of the season for the 2024/25 campaign[5].
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In the midst of her illustrious career, Fran Kirby, a renowned footballer playing for Brighton, expressed interest in competing in European leagues, specifically the Champions League, as her international retirement chat with Sarina Wiegman opened the possibility for a new chapter [4]. Despite being a champion midfielder in England's domestic leagues and named the club's player of the season for the 2024/25 season, Kirby's aspirations to represent her country in the European leagues were dashed when she was left out of England's squad for the upcoming European Championships [1][5].
