From Hampton to Kelly, Agyemang to Wiegman, the verdict on who shone the brightest and who was influential behind the scenes
Hannah Hampton (goalkeeper) Repaid her manager’s faith after she was made England’s No 1 before the tournament. Handled the pressure brilliantly with two player-of-the-match performances. Her two penalty saves in both of the Lionesses’ shootouts were crucial, as was her shot-stopping throughout. Produced match-saving stops in the final to deny Esther González and Clàudia Pina while her last-minute effort against Italy ensured the game went to extra time. 9/10
Appearances 6 | Minutes played 630 | Saves made 17 | Goals conceded 7 | Passing accuracy 73.3%
Lucy Bronze (defender) “I think the only way to get her off the pitch is in a wheelchair,” Wiegman said after her exemplary quarter-final performance. England’s warrior at right-back revealed after the final that she had played the entire tournament with a fractured tibia. Epitomises the Lionesses’ never-say-die attitude and provided leadership. The scenes of her bandaging up her own leg during the Sweden game before ripping it off to bury her penalty – her first for her country – will live long in the memory. 8
Appearances 6 | Minutes played 598 | Goals 1 | Assists 0 | Balls recovered 36 | Passing accuracy 78.34% | Yellow cards 1
