Hannah Hampton reveals inspirational grandfather passed away two days before Euro 2025
Hannah Hampton pays tribute to ‘one of my biggest supporters’
- England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton paid an emotional tribute to her late grandfather, who passed away two days before the start of Euro 2025.
- Hampton was the hero in England’s shootout victory over Spain in the final, saving two penalties to secure the Lionesses’ second consecutive European title.
- The 24-year-old, who started her first major tournament, revealed her grandfather was one of her biggest supporters and she carried him through every minute of the competition.
- The Euro 2025 final attracted a combined peak TV audience of 16.2 million across the BBC and ITV, making it the most-watched moment of 2025.
- England head coach Sarina Wiegman called for further investment in women's football, as the team celebrated their success at 10 Downing Street and prepared for a homecoming parade.