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Manchester United’s Mary Earps opens up on the criticism of female goalkeepers, being her team-mates’ ‘agony aunt’ and her ambitions to be England No 1 as Red Devils prepare for Old Trafford showdown with Everton

Mary Earps is Manchester United's No 1 who wears the No 27 shirt. It is a tradition she has kept since leaving Wolfsburg and one, she says, will remain in place until the end of her career.

'Wolfsburg was such a life-changing year for me personally and professionally that I just feel like the number is symbolic to me,' Earps tells Sportsmail.

'I can't see me ever changing the shirt back. I think my team-mates will tell you I quite like to be different anyway!'

Manchester United goalkeeper Mary Earps will start between the sticks against Everton

Manchester United goalkeeper Mary Earps will start between the sticks against Everton

Earps will line up for United when they take on Everton at Old Trafford on Sunday.