Chloe Kelly has written her name in the history books. Or perhaps that should be rewritten.
Kelly was England’s hero again at the Women’s European Championship on Sunday, setting up the equalizer in the final before coolly firing home the winning spot kick in the shootout to seal victory over World Cup winner Spain.
The 27-year-old Kelly is establishing herself as one of the most clutch players around.
“I just came on to the pitch and wanted to make something happen,” Kelly said. “I actually missed three penalties in training yesterday.
“I’m really proud to be English right now.”
It was back-to-back European trophies for England and yet another final that Kelly had a huge impact on after coming on as a substitute during the Euro 2022 trophy match and scoring the winner against Germany in extra time to clinch a 2-1 victory.
Kelly has also been one of England’s super
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