‘I'm so proud to be English' – Chloe Kelly steals the show after scoring winning goal in TWO Euros finals
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ENGLAND'S saviour Chloe Kelly stole the nation's hearts with her passion - and her winning penalty.
The 27-year-old Arsenal star fired home the crucial spot-kick to seal the Lionesses' dramatic victory over Spain on penalties in the final of the Women's Euros.
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Chloe Kelly has ice in her veins to score the crucial penalty
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Chloe Kelly celebrates after her winning spot kick
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Chloe Kelly's famous celebration at Wembley after winning Euro 2022
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And three years ago, she scored the winning goal in the final at Wembley as England beat Germany in extra time.
She famously whipped her top off and ran around the pitch at the winning moment.
And once again Kelly led the celebrations in Basel.
After booting in the all-important goal, Kelly grabbed a microphone from ITV to belt out Sweet Caroline with the fans.
And then when she went in front of the cameras, she sealed her place as a national treasure with her pride at winning the Euros again.
Kelly, speaking to BBC One: "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.
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"It is going to be crazy. I hope the whole of England comes out to support us and shows their love to these girls as they deserve it."
Kelly is the new favourite with bookmaker Coral to win the 2025 BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award.
her odds were slashed to 5-4 (from 20-1) following her winning penalty for England in the 2025 Women's Euros final.
Goalkeeper Hannah Hampton is third best in the betting at 5-1, while captain Leah Williamson is at 12-1.
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Fans immediately paid tribute the nation's heroine.
One wrote on X: "Chloe's got that icy vibe" while another wrote: "Better pen taker than any one on the men's side."
Another wrote: "Chloe Kelly showed incredible calm and confidence when it mattered most. Truly ice in her veins!"
One fan predicted: "Balon Dor Chloe!" and another said: "She has been sensational."
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