Initially a striker, Hampton was a part of the Villareal academy and solely made the change to being a goalkeeper aged 12 at Stoke Metropolis after her household had returned to England.
Quick ahead to 2025, and he or she is England's primary on the European Championships.
Nevertheless, her place because the Lionesses' first-choice shot-stopper was not completely definitive till six weeks in the past, with Mary Earps nonetheless difficult for the jersey proper up till her shock retirement from worldwide obligation.
The absence of Earps – the Golden Glove winner on the 2023 World Cup – left questions over Hampton's capability to deal with the stress of a significant match.
The Chelsea keeper's efficiency in opposition to the Netherlands has now put a few of these doubts to relaxation.
Whereas she had only a few saves to make, she impressed with the ball at her toes – serving to England get their title defence again on monitor after their 2-1 defeat by France of their opening sport.
“The primary activity is to stop targets however in case you have a goalkeeper who performs effectively [with her feet], that is an added worth,” stated England boss Sarina Wiegman after the win over her dwelling nation.
“She's an excellent passer. She's actually good together with her toes, we all know that, proper and left. And right now she received it proper in the suitable moments.”
