Chloe Kelly instantly units new England goal as Lionesses attain Euro 2025 last
Chloe Kelly, who scored England's successful aim after they lifted the Euros in 2022, was the Lionesses hero once more as she scored the extra-time winner to safe their place in one other last
Chloe Kelly admitted England’s comeback win in opposition to Italy of their Euros semi-final didn’t come within the method they’d hoped for, however wasn’t complaining after reaching a 3rd straight main match last. And with a showdown in opposition to Germany or Spain to return, England hero Kelly has stated they’re already concentrating on extra.
The Lionesses pulled themselves out of jail for the second time in as many video games, having gained a sudden-death penalty shoot-out in opposition to Sweden within the quarters, and it couldn’t have been far more dramatic.
A penalty proved the important thing as soon as once more, however this time it got here simply three minutes earlier than the tip of extra-time, with Kelly scoring the rebound after her personal spot-kick was saved by Laura Giuliani, finishing a sensational comeback.
"It's unbelievable,” Kelly stated. “Such a fantastic feeling, this staff deserve nothing however that.
“Three finals on the bounce however we would like extra. It's an unbelievable feeling. It wasn't imagined to go like that, the penalty, however I used to be simply prepared for the rebound!
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“I used to be assured however the keeper did her homework. We preserve practising our penalties and by chance I acquired there for the tap-in."
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Michelle Agyemang had compelled extra-time with a aim in added time on the finish of the 90, and gained reward from Kelly after additionally hitting the bar moments earlier than the match-winning penalty.
"Huge Mich [Agyemang] at it once more! She ought to've scored once more with that different one which hit the crossbar,” Kelly added. "She's an unbelievable participant. She's acquired the world at her toes, she's a younger participant with a brilliant future and I'm completely buzzing for her.
"This staff fights again, we’ve got that resilience… However hopefully we are able to make it a bit simpler for ourselves within the last!"
England had been moments from elimination, with Barbara Bonansea smashing Italy in entrance within the first half.
Agyemang’s late, late present introduced an additional half-hour, although, and Kelly made a decisive impression from the bench – simply as she did in opposition to Sweden.
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