Hannah Hampton takes the England Camp Life Quiz

What does Hannah Hampton pack in her suitcase when preparing for a camp with England? What is her favourite food? Her bus buddy?

Find out what the Lionesses stopper gets up to on camp.

What is one essential item you’re packing in your suitcase for camp?

I have fluffy socks. I get so cold – I’m always freezing. My friends always say I’m cold blooded but warm hearted. For me, that’s essential. That’s one of the first things in the suitcase.

What about one luxury item?

Anything hair related or skin care. Treat yourself to a little spa evening.

How do you like to spend your downtime on camp?

We have a little breakout area where there’s darts and a table tennis table. A lot of the girls like to hang around there. I’d go and hang around with the girls, just chatting rather than actually playing darts because I’m useless! Just spending time with the girls is what I would do on camp.

Who would you sit next to on a plane or bus journey to an England game?

Anna Moorhouse. She’s my bus buddy and my plane partner. We chat about absolutely anything and everything. It could be nonsense at some points but we’re just chatting It’s just lovely being able to catch up with her being in America, so when we’re on camp, we definitely make the most of it.

What kind of character or personality would you say you are within the group and how would your teammates describe you?

I think a lot of people would think I’m quite introverted. However, that’s the polar opposite of me once you get to know me. I like having a laugh and a joke.

What is your favourite meal to eat on camp?

I’m probably the chef’s worst nightmare! Not picky, just bland but I do love a yoghurt fruit bowl and making it nice with some granola and some honey.

What is your favourite part of training?

Sometimes we get to do games as a goalkeeper group, in terms of head tennis or hand-eye games.

Talk us through your pre-match routine.

I always say I’m the last to put on my shirt but not because I’m superstitious – just because I’m so slow getting changed after coming in from the warm-up because we have to change our whole kit, so I just normally end up being the last one to be ready.

What kind of music do you listen to before a game?

Whatever gets put on in the changing rooms. I’m very open to any music.

Talk us through your post-match routine.

We get to see our family and friends after games, so I’d say that.

What is your favourite thing about being on camp?

Aside from getting to see all the girls and having a lovely catch-up and a lovely time with them all, I think being able to put on an England badge on a day-to-day basis.

How would you sum up pulling on an England shirt and representing your country?

The pride and the honour that you get in being able to represent your country, it’s a massive accomplishment for everyone here. You can’t take it for granted and I don’t ever want to be able to take it for granted.

What is your favourite moment during your England career?

I know everyone will probably say the EUROs wins but I think my debut. Being in 2022 against Spain, it just felt like a full circle moment that I started my career there and got to play my debut against Spain. Everything just tied together – I had my debut on 20/2/2022 and my legacy number being 222, it just feels special.

I achieved a dream that a little girl had in Spain who didn’t know anything about women’s football in England and didn’t even know that England women had a football team. Being able to speak to my parents at the end of the game, especially my mum – I remember we had a conversation in Spain when I was younger and I asked, ‘do England have a women’s football team?’ and she said ‘yes’ and I said: ‘I’m going to play for them one day’.

Being able to look back on that moment just after making my debut for England, it was so special for us as a family.

What’s your favourite moment of watching England at the World Cup?

One thing I really loved was the penalty shootout against Colombia in 2018 when Pickford saved the penalties. From that moment, being a goalkeeper myself at that point and seeing Pickford have a real massive part in that penalty shootout and the excitement that we had back at home watching it in the local pub or the park with your mates, the whole atmosphere around that is something I remember.

What is one piece of advice your younger self would’ve given you now you’re in this position, playing for England?

Never stop playing football with a smile. I’ve always said I’ll play my best football when I’m enjoying it the most, when I feel absolutely no pressure and when I’m living my best life on that football pitch.

I always remind myself now to remember what you started the game for and the smile that I had on my face. The photos back then, I don’t think there’s one photo with me not having a smile.