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 to Euro 2025 glory against Spain.
ITVHannah Hampton kept her penalty cheat sheet on her arm[/caption]
GettyHampton made two stunning saves in the penalty shootout[/caption]
The two teams were tied 1-1 after 90 minutes and extra-time meaning the dreaded spot-kicks were the only way to separate them.
Before the women stepped up for their date with destiny, Hampton was spotted near the dugout in conversation with the coaching staff.
And there on her forearm was a sticker that had the top tips on how to deny the opposition penalty takers.
Many goalkeepers keep such notes on their water bottle but with the obvious danger of it being taken – there was no way Hampton was risking that.
And it worked with the Chelsea keeper denying Mariona Caldentey and then Aitana Bonmati.
Chloe Kelly proved the hero as she scored the winning penalty to bag the silverware.
One fan wrote: “That’s some serious preparation! Confidence is key in those moments.”
Another posted: “We’re going up a level with dark arts.”
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AFPThe Chelsea keeper is now a national hero[/caption]
GettyThe Lionesses have amde it back-to-back Euro titles[/caption]
And one wrote: “Notes on Hampton’s arm will go down in folklore if she wins this final.”
“New tactics” and even “temporary tattoo” were just some of the other quips on social media.
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And win it she did.
But there was drama all the way.
Mead slipped, kicking the ball twice as she scored and had to retake the opener, which was then saved.
Alex Greenwood and Niamh Charles finished theirs with a clinical touch before skipper Williamson saw hers saved.
The Spaniards had wasted their chances to win this all night and, having gone ahead in the shootout, never scored again.
And it was left to the ever-popular Kelly to win it with a hop, step and jump to send the crowd into raptures and cement Wiegman’s legendary status.
England led for a single minute in the knockouts and are champions.
GettyEngland got their revenge against Spain from the World Cup to win the Euros again[/caption]
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