At the Women’s Super League awards, England’s number‑one keeper Hannah Hampton lifted the Golden Glove for a second straight season. The 25‑year‑old, a two‑time European champion who starred in Euro 2025’s penalty shoot‑out, used the platform to condemn media habit of replaying goalkeeper errors while ignoring strong performances. She called for more highlights of saves and clean‑sheet feats to boost.

During her speech, Hampton reminded fans that goalkeepers face relentless scrutiny, yet praise arrives sparingly when they excel. She pointed to her own season tally—eight clean sheets in 19 WSL outings—as evidence of consistency. By championing fellow keepers like Charlton’s Sophie Whitehouse, she hopes peer support will force media to shift its narrative and give credit to talents across league.

Hampton’s remarks come after a turbulent spell that saw her dropped from the England squad in 2022 and recalled only in March 2023 following personal issues, a saga amplified by teammate Mary Earps’ autobiography. By confronting the narrative now, she underscores that elevating women’s goalkeeping hinges on collective acknowledgment rather than isolated criticism, a stance that could reshape coverage today.