This Morning’s Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary were detailing the latest headlines to ITV viewers on Friday’s show.

During Friday’s episode of This Morning, Alison Hammond shared a heartfelt moment with viewers.

While chatting with Kate Lawler, who was reporting live from a football ground in anticipation of the Women’s European Championship starting next week, emotions ran high.

Kate showcased her footballing skills and shared her childhood dream of becoming a footballer, prompting Alison to express her feelings.

She commented: “You know what is so lovely? It actually makes me a little bit emotional because of how far women’s football has come.”

Alison continued: “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.”

Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary
Alison Hammond was lefto emotional on Friday’s show(Image: ITV)

In the same segment, Kate 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, saying: “I’m very, very proud.”

Acknowledging the advancements in women’s football, Janet enthused: “Oh, it’s absolutely fantastic!”

 

Kate Lawler in a football kit on This Morning
Kate was live from a football training ground in Wales(Image: ITV)

She reflected on the impact of past victories, commenting: “When you look at these kids behind us today, and after we won the Euro’s last time, it went boom.”

Janet also spoke about her current role, gathering letters of support for the England squad as part of her ‘postie’ duties, telling viewers about the Lioness Letter campaign.

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She added: “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.”

The 1972 England Lioness team
Janet Bagguley was part of the 1972 England team(Image: GETTY)

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Janet, holding one of the letters, informed Kate that it was penned 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, with matches being hosted at eight venues. Both ITV and the BBC will provide coverage.