Hannah Hampton is the difference in bizarre shootout, but England needed super-subs
Tom Hamilton
created: July 17, 2025, 7:23 p.m. | updated: July 18, 2025, 11:15 a.m.
Open Extended ReactionsZURICH -- As Smilla Holmberg's final missed penalty flew into the Zurich air, the entire England squad raced towards goalkeeper Hannah Hampton in celebration.
They had Hampton to thank for keeping them in it on the stroke of halftime as she made a wonderful save from Fridolina Rolfö.
England had chances late, but Sweden were the dominant force and will look at this as a massive opportunity missed.
The Lionesses will call this "proper England" -- a performance of grit and determination but basically clinging on by your claws -- and Hampton personified this.
play 0:33 England fans celebrate penalty shootout win vs. Sweden Fans at Boxpark Wembley celebrate England's quarterfinal win over Sweden at the Women's European Championship.
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