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,

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

ENGLAND fans were left stunned after spotting where goalkeeper Hannah Hampton kept her penalty ‘cheat sheet’. The 24-year-old saved two penalties in the shootout to help the Lionesses

Spain trailed for only four minutes in the entire tournament, but England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton saved two spot kicks before substitute Salma Paralluelo dragged her shot wide of goal.