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Local Radio,06 Jul 2022,11 mins

England Lioness Hannah Hampton on Birmingham

Homegrown Heroes

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Hannah was born in Birmingham and her childhood was split between Spain and the second city she calls home. Hear about Hannah's childhood, undergoing three operations at Birmingham Children's Hospital for an eye condition which affected her depth perception. Silencing her critics while out in Spain and finding herself in goal and on the England squad, all with the odds stacked against her. Presenter: Chris Slegg Series Producer: Ollie Peart Online Producer: Rachael Smith Executive Producer: Kathryn Morrison

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