England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton could return for her team in Tuesday's match against Australia at Pride Park Stadium. The 24-year-old missed Saturday's 2-1 loss to Brazil with an elbow injury that saw Khiara Keating earn her first cap for England.
Hampton is progressing well and could be fit enough to play on Tuesday, according to England boss Sarina Wiegman. She will need to come through a final training session without incident, but Wiegman is optimistic about her chances of being available for the match. "She's progressing really well," Wiegman said. "Has ticked all the boxes so far."
Hampton's return would provide a boost for England, who have struggled to get off to strong starts in their last few matches. However, Wiegman is confident that her team can improve and wants to challenge top countries like Australia. The Lionesses will be looking to put Saturday's loss behind them and pick up some much-needed points against the 2023 World Cup semi-finalists.
The match also has a personal element, as it will be England's first meeting with Australia since the 2023 World Cup semi-final where they lost 3-1. Ella Toone, one of the goalscorers on that day, believes Australia will be out for revenge and is looking forward to putting things right. "These games are friendlies, but there are no friendlies in football," she said.
Hampton is progressing well and could be fit enough to play on Tuesday, according to England boss Sarina Wiegman. She will need to come through a final training session without incident, but Wiegman is optimistic about her chances of being available for the match. "She's progressing really well," Wiegman said. "Has ticked all the boxes so far."
Hampton's return would provide a boost for England, who have struggled to get off to strong starts in their last few matches. However, Wiegman is confident that her team can improve and wants to challenge top countries like Australia. The Lionesses will be looking to put Saturday's loss behind them and pick up some much-needed points against the 2023 World Cup semi-finalists.
The match also has a personal element, as it will be England's first meeting with Australia since the 2023 World Cup semi-final where they lost 3-1. Ella Toone, one of the goalscorers on that day, believes Australia will be out for revenge and is looking forward to putting things right. "These games are friendlies, but there are no friendlies in football," she said.
. If Hannah Hampton comes back from that elbow injury, it could give them a much-needed boost 
. But let's be real, they've got some tough opponents ahead of them, like Australia 
. I'm not sure even with Hampton back, they'll be able to get the result they want... they need to sort out their starting 11 and defense first 
. It's gonna be a tough match for them, but at least it's gonna be interesting 
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. And I totally get why Ella Toone is hyped to play against her former rivals - that semi-final loss was super painful 
. But at the same time, it's great that she's ready to put things right and show Australia what they're made of 
about their chances. Bring on Tuesday's match and let's see if England can turn things around 
...I mean, I remember watching Joe Hart play for England all those years ago and how he'd always be a bit of a risk-taker when it came to throwing himself at the ball 
. Anyway, this injury business seems pretty minor compared to some of the injuries I've seen players get in the past...I recall Wayne Rooney breaking his metatarsal and still managing to play a few games without being too shambolic 
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. I think it'll be interesting to see how Ella Toone's emotions affect the match, though... revenge is sweet, right? 
, england's been struggling to kick off matches well lately... maybe australia's loss will be england's gain 
, gotta see how this match plays out tho 
I'm so stoked to hear that Hannah Hampton is making progress towards returning for the England team! 
It's like a breath of fresh air, you know? They've had this tough start to their matches and it'd be amazing if they could turn it around with a win against Australia. 
And can we talk about how awesome it'll be to see Khiara Keating get her first cap for England? 
It's like she's got the whole world at her feet now! 
. Can't believe it's only been a few days since she was out, now she might be back for this one 
️. And it'll be interesting to see how Wiegman handles pressure 
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! She's been missed so much & I'm sure her return will give England a big confidence boost 
... and omg Australia is gonna come for them SO hard 
! Ella Toone's right, these games are all about revenge & putting things right 
. But let's be real, this match is going to be super intense, especially with the personal element 
. It's not just about winning or losing; it's about how each team responds to that loss. 
England needs Hannah Hampton back ASAP! She's been out for like forever and it's been super tough without her. I mean, who else is gonna save those shots? 
. The team needs a boost after that tough loss to Brazil 
. Ella Toone's right, these games aren't just friendlies - it's football! 
, england's been struggling with those tough starts 
and they really need a boost 
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. The pressure will be on them to bounce back from that tough loss to Brazil, but I'm all for it 
. It's going to be an intense match and I'm excited to see how it all unfolds