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Chloe Kelly explains her iconic penalty technique as Lionesses hero looks to win England another continental title with Euro 2025 glory

C. Kelly
England
Women's EURO
Women's football
England vs Spain
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Chloe Kelly has tried to explain her iconic penalty technique, with the Lionesses hero looking to land back-to-back European Championship titles.

  • Scored extra-time winner in Euro 2022 final
  • Helped to keep defence of that title on track
  • Unsure how unique penalty routine formed
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  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    The Arsenal forward became a national hero in 2022 when netting a dramatic extra-time goal for England in their Euros final clash with arch-rivals Germany. A historic continental crown was captured by Sarina Wiegman’s side.

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    They have overcome plenty of challenges at Euro 2025 to keep their defence of that title alive. Kelly, in a role as super-sub, has been a talismanic presence once again. She calmly converted her spot-kick during a chaotic quarter-final shootout with Sweden.

  • DID YOU KNOW?

    Kelly then saw an effort from 12 yards saved against Italy in the semi-finals, but kept her composure to fire in the rebound. The 27-year-old has become famed for the unique routine that she works through before connecting with a penalty.

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  • WHAT KELLY SAID

    Speaking to BBC Sport, Kelly said when asked about rolling the ball several times on the spot before allowing it to settle and why she does that: "I don’t know, to be honest. The coaches actually asked me that the other day. I don’t know where it came from but it’s what works for me and it’s my routine so I just stick with it."

    Pressed further on the hop and knee rise that leads her into a penalty strike, Kelly said when asked where that comes from: "I don’t know, I’ll be honest."

  • WHAT NEXT FOR THE LIONESSES?

    England will be hoping to avoid the need for penalties when facing Spain in the Euro 2025 final on Sunday. They suffered defeat to the same opposition in the 2023 World Cup final, meaning that the Lionesses have revenge on their mind.