In a nail-biting showdown against France, Chloe Kelly emerged as England's saviour, converting a crucial penalty to secure a vital 2-1 victory. The win keeps the Lionesses' Euro 2025 qualification dreams firmly on track.
The match, played in front of a roaring crowd, saw England dominate possession early on. However, France's defence held firm, forcing the Lionesses to dig deep for their breakthrough.
Kelly's Ice-Cold Nerves
With the score locked at 1-1 in the dying minutes, Kelly stepped up to take what would become the match-winning penalty. Showing nerves of steel, the Manchester City forward calmly slotted the ball past the French keeper, sending the England bench into raptures.
"These are the moments you dream about as a player," Kelly said post-match. "The team showed incredible character tonight, and we're not done yet."
Qualification Hopes Brighten
The victory moves England to second in their qualifying group, just behind Sweden. With two matches remaining, Sarina Wiegman's side now control their own destiny in the race to reach next year's tournament.
England's next challenge comes against Ireland, where another strong performance could all but secure their place in the finals. The Lionesses will be hoping to build on this momentum as they aim to defend their European crown.
