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‘I'm so proud to be English' – Chloe Kelly steals the show after scoring winning goal in TWO Euros finals

‘I'm so proud to be English' – Chloe Kelly steals the show after scoring winning goal in TWO Euros finals

The Irish Sun3 hours ago
ENGLAND'S saviour Chloe Kelly stole the nation's hearts with her passion - and her winning penalty.
The 27-year-old
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
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.
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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
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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
England star Beth Mead forced to retake penalty that she SCORED after rule change in Euro 2025 final
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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England's finest in wild celebrations on the pitch
Chloe Kelly steals the show after
Eagle-eyed fans stunned at where
Joyous
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Chloe Kelly and Khiara Keating celebrate on the pitch
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