England v Italy live: Chloe Kelly completes miraculous Lionesses comeback to book place in Euro 2025 final
The European champions were seconds from exiting the tournament against Italy but a frantic scramble saw Agyemang, the 19-year-old striker, spin and finish low past Laura Giuliani in the 96th minute to force extra-time.
And Kelly, who had also helped inspire England's comeback against Sweden in the quarter-finals, completed another turnaround after Beth Mead was fouled in the box and the winger buried the rebound in the 119th minute after her spot kick was saved.
The win means England go through to a third major tournament final in a row and they will play either Germany or Spain on Sunday, in what will either be a rematch of the Euro 2022 final or a rematch of the 2023 World Cup final.
England suffer major injury blow with Lauren James doubtful for Euro 2025 final
Lauren James is a major doubt for England's Women's Euro 2025 final against Spain or Germany after hobbling off at half-time against Italy in the semi-final.
"She hurt her ankle," said the England boss Sarina Wiegman. 'I haven't seen her yet.
"We'll have to see over the next couple of days. We had to take her off."
Jamie Braidwood23 July 2025 05:48
England player ratings vs Italy as substitutes inspire the impossible once again
England's substitutes inspired once again to complete an unbelievable turnaround against Italy and book their place in a third consecutive major final at Euro 2025.
Here are how the England players rated from their 2-1 semi-final win in Geneva:
England player ratings vs Italy as substitutes inspire the impossible once again
England 2-1 Italy: Substitutes Michelle Agyemang and Chloe Kelly inspired a stunning England comeback to break Italian hearts
Jamie Braidwood23 July 2025 05:46
Chloe Kelly delivers another miracle to extend an unbelievable England trend
England, somehow, do it again. The defending European champions are in a third consecutive major final after a second consecutive game where they needed a miracle late rescue. Michelle Agyemang and Chloe Kelly were, once more, the heroes. Whether they can do it one more time is a big question but one that can wait – for tonight. There is an awful lot to fault about this team right now, but not their resolve. They keep going no matter what, which is why they keep getting through round after round of this tournament.
It isn't always convincing. It isn't always productive. But it does just keep happening.
Chloe Kelly delivers miracle to extend an unbelievable England trend
England 2-1 Italy: The Lionesses went behind in the first half only to fashion yet another unbelievable comeback and secure their place in the Euro 2025 final
Miguel Delaney23 July 2025 05:45
Oh what a night
That actually happened! The Lionesses went through to the Euro 2025 in unbelievable, dramatic fashion as they came from behind to beat Italy in extra time.
Chloe Kelly and Michelle Agyemang were the heroes on a famous night in Geneva.
Jamie Braidwood23 July 2025 05:43
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