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 bounced back from the adversity of an eye condition which threatened her football hopes as a child and being dropped by club and country over attitude issues earlier in her career to become Englands hero,

Chloe Kelly – who else? – scored the winning spot-kick following two huge saves from goalkeeper Hannah Hampton as never-say-die England shocked world champions Spain in the European Championship final.

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

Hannah hasn’t always been a goalkeeper. In 2010, her family moved back to England from Spain, settling in the West Midlands, where she joined the Stoke City Centre of Excellence. At the time, she was a striker.

Hannah Hampton is England's No.1 at Euro 2025, but the goalkeeper has had to overcome a serious eye condition in order to reach the top of the game.