England’s 3-1 penalty shoot-out victory in Basel on Monday morning AEST<\/a>.<\/p>\nIt was a performance that capped a brilliant Women’s European Championship campaign from the 24-year-old.<\/p>\n
Posting on Instagram alongside a picture of her green England goalkeeper shirt with “grandpa” printed in the neckline, Hampton paid tribute to her late grandfather.<\/p>\n
“You were one of my biggest supporters,” Hampton wrote.<\/p>\n
“You believed in me before I even knew what this journey would look like. You were always there \u2014 watching, encouraging, teaching.<\/p>\n
“You taught me so much, not just about football, but about life. About staying grounded, working hard, being resilient and doing things the right way.”<\/p>\n
Hampton added: “I hope I made you proud, Grandpa. I carried you through every minute.”<\/p>\n
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The England team returned home to a heroes’ welcome on Monday following its triumph over the World Cup winners.<\/p>\n
Government ministers hosted a reception to mark a victory hailed as an inspiration for young people across the nation.<\/p>\n
Striker Chloe Kelly fired in the decisive spot-kick as England successfully defended the title it won on home soil three years ago.<\/p>\n
In a video shared on social media on Monday, players were seen arriving at their post-match party, celebrating with a glass of wine as cheers erupted around them.<\/p>\n
“I am so proud of this team. So grateful to wear this badge. So proud to be English,” Kelly said.<\/p>\n
England captain Leah Williamson said she was in total disbelief.<\/p>\n
“Playing for this England team is unbelievable,” Williamson said.<\/p>\n
“You cannot put us down.”<\/p>\n
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