Hemp grateful for 'special' Carrow Road moment

England star Lauren Hemp has thanked Norwich City for the honour of carrying out the match ball before kick-off against Millwall on Saturday.

Hemp, who comes from nearby North Walsham, became a double European champion last month when the Lionesses beat Spain on penalties to retain the trophy they first won at Wembley three years ago.

"It was nice to be back there [at Carrow Road]. I try and get back as much as I can to watch Norwich games. They're my team at heart and always keep an eye on their scores and watch as many game as I can when they're on TV," she told BBC Radio Norfolk.

"It's good to be able to come back and support them. I was treated so well and obviously it's nice walking out and applauding me, and the team as well.

"It was a very special moment and nice that my family got to see that as well."

Asked about the possibility of one day returning home to play for fourth-tier Norwich City Women, where her friend Flo Allen is general manager, the Manchester City forward said: "We'll have to wait and see for that one.

"Hopefully they'll climb up the pyramid and once they're in the WSL, we'll have to see where we're at."