Hampton’s performance was not a clean one as she fumbled several crosses and was not convincing on set-pieces.
She almost dropped the ball into the path of Sveindis Jonsdottir late on too, but rescued it just in time to spare her blushes.
Hampton’s has been patchy of late for Chelsea, but like all world-class players she delivers when it really matters.
She did it against Spain on Tuesday, as England held on to a significant 1-0 win in part thanks to her acrobatic save, denying Edna Imade late on.
At Wembley, her predecessor Mary Earps was being celebrated for her Lionesses career before kick-off, but Hampton has taken her gloves seamlessly, shining at Euro 2025 and now impressing as England look to seal their spot in next year’s World Cup.
Despite the spotlight, Hampton was humble at full-time in Iceland, joking about the simplicity of the game and her role within it.
“Alessia [Russo] puts the ball in one end and I stop it going in at the other. It’s a simple game when you break it down,” she told BBC Radio 5 Live.
“I am just glad I get to be involved. It means I don’t freeze to death! I’m always willing to put my body on the line.”
But there was no downplaying by England manager Sarina Wiegman, who said Hampton’s saves against Iceland were “crucial” to securing the victory.
“It is always a team effort and a team performance but it’s really nice to have a goalkeeper that stops the ball going in – especially when it’s really hard for the team and they are struggling,” added Wiegman.
“That’s called teamwork. She showed again that she is a world-class goalkeeper.”
Arsenal striker Russo added: “She was amazing. Big moments kept us in it and she showed up three or four times to get us the three points.
“Sometimes you need someone to step up like that.”
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