Mary Earps is seeing in the new year refreshed and relaxed after enjoying a lavish holiday in Barbados over the festive season.
The Manchester United and England goalkeeper, 30, shared a series of glamorous snaps on Instagram showing herself lounging in a hammock, enjoying a well-earned glass of bubbly and larking about in a phone booth.
The Nottingham-born Lioness was crowned BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2023 last month after winning hearts across the nation with her World Cup saves and an impressive campaign off-pitch to have her shirt sold in stores to fans.
And she has certainly celebrated the accolade in style with what looks like a luxurious time in the Caribbean.
Sharing the snaps on Instagram, she wrote: 'Barbados, you were a dream. A much needed refresh and the most perfect way to see out 2023 and begin 2024.'
It is unclear who the Lioness holidayed with.
Among the series of snaps is a daytime excursions booth located on the beach which has an inflatable Father Christmas springing out of its roof.
The World Cup 2023 Golden Glove winner also enjoyed a snorkeling trip while in the Caribbean, and posted a fun photo of herself underwater kitted out in all the gear.
Earps's holiday comes after her BBC SPOTY 2023 win and a nod in the New Year's Honours list - in which she was awarded an MBE.
Her impressive World Cup performance in Australia last summer saw the Lionesses sail through to the final, before they suffered heartbreak against Spain and finished second in the tournament.
However, the highs of the competition were marred by an off-pitch battle when sports brand Nike initially refused to produce a replica of her shirt for fans to buy.
Earps received widespread support after she hit out at the ‘extremely hurtful’
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