Hannah Hampton gives heartbreaking tribute to her late grandfather, who passed away two days before the start of the British euro.
She was named Mann in Man wearing the “Grandpa” English shirt carved on the neckline against Spain.
The Chelsea goalkeeper wrote: “You were one of my biggest supporters, and you believed in me before you even knew what this journey would look like.
“You taught me a lot about life, not just football, but about life. about maintaining the ground, working hard, being resilient, doing things the right way.
“I miss our chat. I miss being told, ‘Only our athletes understand.’ Always have a slight grin as if you were in something special. You were. You got it.
“To not be able to see me leave for our country in my first major tournament break my heart… what you dreamed of for me, what we spoke many times.
“I wanted to see your face and hear your voice after the game called back home and call you. I wanted to share it with you. But I know, you were still there. I felt with you.
“In the tunnel. On the pitch. In a tough moment. I heard you in my head when I needed strength. I hope I’m proud of you, Grandpa. And I always do. I did it. We did it.”
