Lauren Hemp celebrates homecoming in market town

Lauren Hemp's England squad won the Uefa Women's European Championship trophy in Basel in July
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England women's footballer Lauren Hemp will celebrate a homecoming in the town in which she grew up and unveil a coach named in her honour.
Hemp, who was part of the victorious Lionesses who retained their European champions title last month, will visit Market Square, North Walsham, Norfolk, on Tuesday at 11:00 BST.
The 24-year-old winger won her second Euros medal in Switzerland after the Lionesses beat Spain in a penalty shoot-out.
North Walsham Town Council said some roads will be closed from 10:00 to 14:00 in anticipation of the public event adding, "crowd controlling and security measures will be in place for safety so your patience will be appreciated".

Hemp began her career in Norfolk at the Norwich City Centre of Excellence
Sanders Coaches, which is based in Holt, Norfolk, said it planned to dedicate one of its single-deck service buses to the footballer.
The town council added on social media, external it was supporting Sanders Coaches "in celebrating our homegrown hero".
Hemp started her career in Norfolk and first trained at the Norwich City Centre of Excellence as a child.
She currently plays, external for Manchester City in the Women's Super League.
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