England fans have rushed to praise Mary Earps after a crucial save denied Spain a 2-0 lead in the World Cup final. The Spanish team were handed a kick from the spot after a lengthy VAR review of a handball from Kiera Walsh in the box.
But as nerves mounted, Manchester United's goalkeeper kept her steely focus - earning her the nickname 'Mary Queen of Stops'.
England fans took to social media to celebrate Earps, who could be seen shouting enthusiastically after saving Jenni Hermoso's shot - with many saying they'd rush to buy her shirt.
Nike has faced criticism this tournament after their decision not to sell shirts with the goalkeeper's name on. Try MEN Premium for FREE by clicking here for no ads, fun puzzles and brilliant new features. "The best penalty save I've seen!," one fan tweeted.
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