As a bloodied Hannah Hampton saved two penalties to send England into the Euro 2025 semi-finals, it was all the more impressive given she was advised at a young age against pursuing football because of an eye condition that affects her depth perception.

Lionesses goalkeeper Hannah Hampton has admitted to being baffled by Sweden’s decision to give a crucial penalty to her opposite number during England’s dramatic shootout win at Euro 2025. Hampton proved the hero for Sarina Wiegman ’s side after making a number of saves during a low-quality exchange of penalties eventually settled by Lucy Bronze.