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.

England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton received the official Player of the Match award, presented by Visa, for her display in the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 final.

Hannah Hampton had already saved one penalty in the shootout against Spain at Euro 2025 when Aitana Bonmatí, the back-to-back winner of the women’s Ballon d’Or, placed the ball on the spot and stepped back,

Chloe Kelly and Hannah Hampton have not had easy journeys to Euro 2025 - now they are heralded as England's heroines.

England secured Euro 2025 glory after defeating world champions Spain in a dramatic penalty shootout.Chloe Kelly’s winning spot kick and Hannah Hampton’s saves proved decisive for the Lionesses in a gripping contest that ended 1-1 after extra-time.

Wiegman masterminded her third successive European Championship triumph with Sunday’s penalty shoot-out success over Spain to ensure England retained the trophy they won for the