England's Euro 2025 qualifying campaign has been rocked by drama as goalkeeper Hannah Hampton was dramatically axed from the squad following a heated training ground confrontation.
The Chelsea shot-stopper, who was expected to challenge Mary Earps for the No. 1 jersey, was sent home after clashing with coaches during a tense session at St George's Park.
Training Ground Tensions Boil Over
Sources reveal the 23-year-old became embroiled in a fiery exchange with members of Sarina Wiegman's backroom staff, prompting the Dutch manager to take decisive action. This marks the second consecutive major tournament where Hampton has faced disciplinary issues, having been dropped during last year's World Cup for "performance-related" reasons.
Wiegman's Zero-Tolerance Approach
The Lionesses' boss has demonstrated her no-nonsense management style once again, swiftly removing disruptive elements from the camp. "Sometimes you have to make tough decisions for the good of the team," a FA insider commented. "Sarina won't tolerate anything that threatens squad harmony."
Hampton's departure leaves England with just two senior goalkeepers - Manchester United's Earps and Manchester City's Ellie Roebuck - as they prepare for crucial qualifiers against Sweden and the Republic of Ireland.
Career at Crossroads
This latest setback raises serious questions about Hampton's international future. The talented keeper, who joined Chelsea from Aston Villa last summer, now faces an uphill battle to regain Wiegman's trust.
Football pundits suggest Hampton must demonstrate improved professionalism if she hopes to add to her 12 England caps. With young keepers like Kayla Rendell and Emily Ramsey emerging, time may be running out for the Birmingham-born star to cement her place as Earps' long-term successor.
