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There will be star names galore on show when the European Championship kicks-off in Switzerland on July 2, be it England internationals such as Beth Mead and Alessia Russo, who stole the show as the Lionesses won the 2022 edition of this tournament, or the double Ballon d'Or winning duo of Aitana Bonmati and Alexia Putellas, set to shine in the midfield of Spain – the holders' biggest threat to retain their title.
However, as with any major tournament, there will unfortunately be some big names who are absent, too. Be they players who have retired since last shining on a big stage for their country, those who have been hit by devastating injuries or even stars who have been shockingly omitted from their nation's final squad, there are several players who many might be surprised not to see on their television screens when they tune in to watch this summer.
So, who are those you might be looking out for at Euro 2025 who won't be there? GOAL highlights some of the stars who, for one reason or another, won't be in Switzerland in July…
GettyMary Earps (England)
The best goalkeeper on show at Euro 2022 and the 2023 Women's World Cup, Mary Earps won't be at this summer's Euros after announcing her international retirement just weeks before the tournament was set to begin. Earps had been locked in a tight battle with Hannah Hampton to be the Lionesses No.1, but called it quits after being told by Sarina Wiegman that she would be the back-up goalkeeper in Switzerland.
"I've spent a long time making this decision and it's not one I've made lightly," Earps said in a statement. "For me, ultimately this is the right time for me to step aside and give the younger generation an opportunity to thrive." It's a big blow for the Lionesses, even if the 32-year-old wasn't set to start, as it leaves Hampton as the only capped goalkeeper in the squad – and she has never played at a major tournament.
AdvertisementGetty ImagesWendie Renard (France)
There were some big decisions made by France boss Laurent Bonadei when he announced his Euros squad. Eugenie Le Sommer, who won her 200th cap in April, was out, as was Kenza Dali, despite showing some good form for the San Diego Wave this year. The most shocking omission of all, though, was that of Wendie Renard.
Renard was first made captain of Les Bleues back in 2013, two years after her international debut, and despite a tense relationship with former head coach Corinna Diacre that saw her lose the armband briefly, she has remained skipper for most of the time since. Renard has also become one of the best centre-backs in the world over the past decade, helping Lyon to win eight Champions League titles because of her quality on the ball, well-timed defending and aerial prowess – in both boxes.
However, none of that will be on show at Euro 2025, after Bonadei chose to drop Renard altogether. "As Einstein said: 'Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.' I want different results for this team so I have gone with a different selection," the coach said of his decision. It's hard not to feel like it is the wrong one, though, with the 34-year-old still among the best in the world in her position.
Getty ImagesLena Oberdorf (Germany)
It was just a couple of weeks before last summer's Olympic Games that Lena Oberdorf was given the devastating news that she had suffered an ACL injury, thus ruling her out of the tournament. It was a cruel blow for both the player and Germany, for whom she is a vital cog as one of the best defensive midfielders in the world.
Even more gutting is that Oberdorf still hasn't recovered from that injury and, as a result, she isn't fit enough to play for her country at this summer's Euros either. It was at this tournament in 2022 that the midfielder really came to the fore, winning its Best Young Player award after helping Germany reach the final. However, she won't be on hand to try and take the team one step further in Switzerland, despite her best efforts to get back on the pitch in time.
Getty Images SportJenni Hermoso (Spain)
Despite being an important player for Spain as they won their first Women's World Cup title back in 2023, and featuring in La Roja's run to the semi-finals of last year's Olympic Games, Jenni Hermoso will not represent her country at this summer's Euros. The Tigres forward, who recently testified in her sexual assault case against Luis Rubiales, hasn't been called up by Montse Tome since October of last year, with the coach citing "sporting reasons" for her omission.
“I truly have a clear conscience, too, and even more so when I remove environments with such bad energy from my life," Hermoso wrote on X after Spain's squad was announced. "Management? That's what others should learn to do; that part is too big for them. I'm tweeting because it's the only way left to have a 'conversation'. She should focus on making Spain European champions, although they could do it alone, and probably much better."