The remarkable journey of England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton from eye surgeries to being the star of two penalty shootouts for a European title-winning team was described as “a fairy tale” on Sunday.

Hannah Hampton, this European Championship belongs to you. You won it, not single-handedly, of course, but no player in this magnificent, unbreakable England side did more to earn it.

Far from a weakness, Hampton’s vision and passing range created one of the moments of the tournament against the Netherlands, where her fizzed, cross-field pass to Alessia Russo cut the Dutch defence in half, creating a chance that was ultimately finished by Lauren James.

Hannah Hampton and Chloe Kelly deliver dramatic penalty shootout victory - The Lionesses prevailed in a thrilling penalty shoot-out under Sarina Wiegman to defend their European title and gain revenge

ENGLAND fans were left stunned after spotting where goalkeeper Hannah Hampton kept her penalty ‘cheat sheet’. The 24-year-old saved two penalties in the shootout to help the Lionesses

Hannah Hampton’s saves ad Chloe Kelly’s decisive penalty earned a famous win for the Lionesses, but the shootout with Spain took several twists in a dramatic conclusion to the Euro 2025 final