Five of Chloe Kelly's most memorable matches

From match-winning moments to pressure penalties, England's Chloe Kelly has experienced her share of highlights with the Lionesses.

A player hardwired for the big occasions, she talks through a handful of her favourite fixtures.

England 2-1 Germany, 31 July 2022

The image of Chloe Kelly celebrating the winner in the UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 Final against Germany at Wembley immortalised the forward in the Lionesses' history books.

With 110 minutes on the watch and time ticking, Kelly – who was sidelined for eleven months with an ACL injury before making it back in time for the tournament – was on hand to prod the ball over the line and set England on their way to becoming European champions.

“Special day against an amazing Germany side at Wembley,” she reflected. “It made it even more special in front of our home fans. A great team performance, fighting, showing proper English mentality.

“I remember watching the game from the side, and thinking, ‘how can you impact the game’. I remember when we won the corner, just saying to Lauren Hemp, ‘let's make this one count’ and putting the ball in the back of the net.”

It was a career defining moment which she described as ‘pure emotion’.

“I was very determined throughout my whole injury, wanting to get back to be part of the squad and being my first tournament and Sarina giving that belief to me to go and do that,” continued Kelly.

“It’s been huge for me. I think it gave me belief and hunger to go and push on for more success in career."

England 0-0 Nigeria (4-2 on penalties), 7 August 2023

A shootout was needed to determine who would advance to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup quarter-final in Brisbane.

Introduced late in the day in place of Alessia Russo, after playing out a goalless draw in extra time, unsurprisingly, spot-kick specialist Kelly netted the decisive penalty as the Lionesses overcame Nigeria in the round of 16.

“We had ten players, so it was really tough, digging deep and fighting and staying in the game,” explained Kelly.

“My legs were tired even though I came off the bench but it was a lot running and then going into the penalty shootout, knowing the goalkeeper from Nigeria was really talented and a great goalkeeper, so I had to make sure it was a good penalty.”

A spot-kick that reached 69mph – faster than any strike recorded in the Premier League that season – Kelly made the headlines once again for her unique technique but it comes down to more than just that.

“I don't think it’s a talent, I think it's a mentality,” she said. “It’s about practising as much as you can and making sure that I do everything to be the best in that moment that I can be.

“I think enjoying the moment is important. We’re footballers for a reason and we enjoy the big moments. Success isn't easy, so you know it's going to be tough. Taking energy from that in that moment and just enjoying it, that's what makes the moment even more special.

Sweden 2-2 England (2-3 on penalties), 17 July 2025

Less than a minute after coming off the bench, Kelly came to England’s rescue in the quarter-final of UEFA Women’s EURO 2025.

She grabbed two assists – for Lucy Bronze and Michelle Agyemang – as the Lionesses came from 2-0 down to go on and win on penalties.

“I just played to my strengths and crossing the ball, knowing that we had such threat in the box,” she said. “Lucy at the far post, you know that she's great in the air. I feel like we have a good bond when I play off the left side.

“My best memory from that game is Lucy ripping off her tape. Incredible to come back and show such grit and determination to do so.”

And in a tournament that delivered thrills and spills, Kelly’s contribution was the difference.

“It was crazy – not one for the fans to enjoy!” she added. “It showed a lot of character from the team, the whole tournament. It showed the impact of the whole squad which is important in tournament football and people making the difference.”

England 2-1 Italy, 22 July 2025

A 119th minute winner saw Sarina Wiegman’s team book their place in a third successive final at a major tournament and who else but Chloe Kelly to come up clutch?

Agyemang’s last-gasp leveller forced extra time with Kelly stepping up from 12 yards after Beth Mead was brought down inside the box. Despite seeing her penalty saved, she reacted quickest to the rebound to win if for England with almost the final kick of the game.

“It wasn't my best penalty but as I said before, some of them aren’t and you just have to back yourself in those moments and take the opportunity,” she recalled.

“We had unbelievable subs in 2022, coming on and impacting and being able to do the same in the EUROs again in 2025. I think that was really nice, that bond that we had off the pitch with the subs group.

“I think as a bench player, it's obviously not something you want to do in that moment but something you have to do for the team and you have to make sure that you're the best teammate for every single one of the people stepping onto the pitch.”

England 1-1 Spain (3-1 on penalties), 27 July 2025

The Lionesses went back-to-back in Switzerland, overcoming world champions Spain in the final, with Kelly playing her part once again.

With 41 minutes gone, the Arsenal star replaced the injured Lauren James with England 1-0 down when she stepped onto the pitch. However, shortly after the break, Wiegman’s team were right back in it courtesy of Russo’s equaliser, assisted by none other than Kelly.

It came down to penalties for the second time and with a signature hop and a skip, Kelly converted the last, decisive penalty.

“I remember coming on in the first half and then at half time, Alessia saying to me about her position in the box and how I can get the ball to her,” she remembered. “That was my first thought when I got the ball at my feet, to cross it to 'Less and obviously, she scored.

“In the penalty shootout, not scoring the penalty against Italy, knew I needed to be better this time, and it was.”

And Kelly, a two-time European champion, highlighted the contrast between the two ‘very different’ tournaments.

“I felt like in 2022, we had to win in our home country,” she said. “Whereas in 2025, I think the enjoyment of being at it again and being able to push for that trophy, it was amazing to be part of that.

“It was incredible to be part of two amazing teams that had success and hopefully more.”