Doctors told her she couldn’t play football, now she is Chelsea and England's no. 1. Discover Hannah Hampton's story
- Born with strabismus and depth-perception challenges, Hampton underwent multiple eye surgeries as a child. Doctors initially advised against playing sports—yet she overcame their doubts to pursue football.
- Following Mary Earps’s surprise retirement, Hampton has been appointed England's first-choice goalkeeper ahead of UEFA Women’s Euro 2025.
Discover Hannah's full story here.
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