There were several Manchester United stars in action for their countries last night and it was a bittersweet mix of results.
Both Scotland and Wales had their play-offs as they tried to qualify for the World Cup.
Martha Thomas started for Scotland and Kirsty Hanson, currently on loan to Aston Villa, was on the bench.
Despite their best efforts in front of 10,708 fans at Hampden Park, it was the Republic of Ireland who won 1-0.
Ex-Red Diane Caldwell was an integral part of that Ireland squad that made history in qualifying for the World Cup next year.
Meanwhile, Wales faced Switzerland and United’s Hayley Ladd and Carrie Jones were on the starting sheet.
Wales took the lead before the hosts equalized and, with penalties looking likely to come, Switzerland broke the Welsh hearts in the last minute of extra time.
On the other hand, Aissatou Tounkara was sent off by France in their friendly against Sweden, but still won 3-0.
However, it was a proud moment for United goalkeeper Mary Earps as she was presented with the captain’s armband by Millie Bright after she left in England’s friendly against the Czech Republic.
©️ A proud night for Mary Earps as she grabbed the #Lionesses captain’s armband and kept a clean sheet in their draw with the Czech Republic ????#MUWomen pic.twitter.com/F3hADyfEFY
— Manchester United Women (@ManUtdWomen) October 12, 2022
Earps has been very open in the past about how she thought her England career had ended before Wiegman’s appointment.
However, she worked hard with goalkeeping coaches, stayed fit and excelled for both club and country to become England’s first-choice goalkeeper.
She made some excellent saves at the Euros to help the Lionesses lift the trophy and is a much-loved member of the team.
Although England failed to create a winner, Earps kept a clean sheet to maintain England’s unbeaten run as they drew 0–0.
The girls will regroup with their fellow Reds as attention turns to the WSL and United’s game against Brighton on Sunday. 
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