This Morning's Alison Hammond emotional as she details wish on-air
During Friday's episode of This Morning, Alison Hammond shared a heartfelt moment on the show.
While speaking with Kate Lawler, who was reporting live from a football ground in anticipation of the Women's European Championship, Alison became visibly moved.
As Kate concluded her segment by demonstrating some football skills and reminiscing about her childhood dream of becoming a footballer, Alison made a confession.
She remarked: "You know what is so lovely? It actually makes me a little bit emotional because of how far women's football has come."
She continued, expressing her joy and aspirations for the sport, adding: "It's actually beautiful to see. It makes me so happy, it really does. It's unbelievable, I just want them to be paid the same. I wish."
Kate, during the broadcast, confessed to being "star-struck" while interviewing two England Lioness legends, reports Wales Online.
Janet Bagguley, a member of the 1972 team who now works as a postwoman, proudly displayed her 12 caps earned during her football career, stating: "I'm very, very proud."
Acknowledging the progress of women's football, Janet expressed her amazement: "Oh, it's absolutely fantastic!"
She reflected on the impact of the previous European Championship victory, adding: "When you look at these kids behind us today, and after we won the Euro's last time, it went boom."
Janet also spoke to viewers about her current role, gathering letters of support for the England team as part of her postal duties.
Discussing the Lioness Letter campaign, she revealed: "We've been around all the schools, we're in Manchester later today, we're in London over the weekend.
"Anybody can come and write their own letter, and we promise they'll be delivered to the Lionesses."
Janet, holding one of the letters, informed Kate that it was written by her five-year-old granddaughter wishing the team good luck.
Kate responded: "That's class, that is! I just want to say, I can't believe I'm stood with an OG Lioness."
The UEFA Women's EURO 2025 will take place from 2 to 27 July in Switzerland, across eight venues. Both ITV and the BBC will provide coverage.
This Morning is available to watch on ITVX.
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