Chloe Kelly’s Confidence and Key Role in the Final
Chloe Kelly expressed her confidence before taking the crucial penalty during the shootout against Spain, stating she was certain she would score. In a thrilling finale held in Basel, England secured their second consecutive European Championship title, overcoming an early deficit to triumph over Spain.
Kelly, who had previously shone in the Euro 2022 final, once again played a pivotal role by coming on as a substitute for the injured Lauren James in the first half. She went on to set up Alessia Russo’s equalizing goal shortly after the 60-minute mark, following Mariona Caldentey’s opener for Spain.
Match Progression and Penalty Shootout
With neither side able to take control during regular time, the match proceeded to penalties. Spain struggled during this tense phase, ultimately missing three of their shots. It was left to Kelly to clinch the victory, and she executed her penalty with remarkable composure, leading England to a 3-1 win in the shootout.
Post-Match Reflections
In her post-match interview with the BBC, Kelly stated, “I am so proud of this team. So grateful to wear this badge. So proud to be English. I was cool, I was composed. I knew I was going to hit the back of the net. I don’t miss penalties twice. Unbelievable. All the staff behind us and Sarina Wiegman — she has done it again! Unbelievable.”
As celebrations began, Kelly hoped for widespread support from fans across England, emphasizing that the players truly deserve recognition for their achievements.
