England soccer heroine Hannah Hampton has revealed how she was heartbroken at losing her grandfather ahead of the Women's European Championship.

England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton paid an emotional tribute to her late grandfather after revealing he passed away two days before the start of Euro 2025. Hampton was the hero of England’s shootout victory over Spain in Sunday’s final as she saved two penalties to set up Chloe Kelly to seal glory for the Lionesses.

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

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 hero Hannah Hampton has revealed that her grandfather passed away just two days before the start of Euro 2025. The goalkeeper saved two penalties to help the Lionesses to European glory

Hannah Hampton and Chloe Kelly were the heroes again as England came from behind once more to beat Spain on penalties and retain the European Championship. England were perhaps second best in terms of quality again, this time against pre-tournament favourites Spain, but not for the first time in Switzerland this summer they found a way to win.