The Lionesses' Euro 2025 squad announcement has sent shockwaves through women's football, with Chelsea goalkeeper Hannah Hampton's omission raising eyebrows across the sport.
Despite establishing herself as Emma Hayes' first-choice keeper at Chelsea this season, the 23-year-old shot-stopper finds herself excluded from Sarina Wiegman's latest England selection. This surprising decision comes just months after Hampton played a crucial role in England's triumphant Arnold Clark Cup campaign.
The Goalkeeping Conundrum
Wiegman has opted for Manchester United's Mary Earps as her undisputed number one, with Manchester City's Ellie Roebuck and Liverpool's Khiara Keating completing the goalkeeping trio. The selection leaves many questioning whether club form or international experience weighed heavier in the Dutch coach's decision-making process.
"Hampton has been exceptional for Chelsea this season," one WSL analyst noted. "Her distribution and command of the penalty area have improved dramatically under Hayes' guidance."
A History of Controversy
This isn't the first time Hampton's international career has hit turbulence. The talented keeper was previously left out of England squads due to alleged attitude concerns, before making a successful return earlier this year.
Wiegman addressed the selection dilemma in her press conference: "These decisions are never easy. We have tremendous depth in the goalkeeping position, and unfortunately we can't take everyone."
Road to Euro 2025
England begin their qualification campaign against Sweden at Wembley on April 5, followed by a trip to Dublin to face the Republic of Ireland four days later. The Lionesses will be looking to build on their Euro 2022 triumph and recent World Cup final appearance.
For Hampton, the focus now shifts to maintaining her excellent club form and proving to Wiegman that she deserves another chance to wear the England jersey.
