Hampton 'could be back in time to face Aussies'

ENGLAND boss Sarina Wiegman confirmed Hannah Hampton could be back available to face Australia at Pride Park this evening in the second of their October friendlies.

- By SUNNY BADWAL, PA

The 24-year-old goalkeeper missed Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Brazil at the Eti-had Stadium with a minor elbow issue which saw Khiara Keating earn her first cap for England.

It was the Lionesses' first defeat on home soil since losing 4-3 to Germany at Wembley Stadium in October 2024 and they will be looking to put it right against 2023 World Cup semifinalists Australia at a sold out Pride Park.

Wiegman insisted Hampton could return to the fold tonight if she came through the last training session yesterday unscathed.

She said: "She is progressing really well, has ticked all the boxes so far.

"Today there's another training session which she has to come through but things look really good.

"We are still one day to go and today we have a good session for her today. If things go well, then she will be available tomorrow.