Chloe Kelly has hailed teenage striker Michelle Agyemang as having the 'world at her feet' after the 19-year-old scored a crucial late equaliser to keep England's Euro 2025 hopes alive. Agyemang's stoppage-time goal forced extra time in the semi-final against Italy, with Kelly netting the winner to send the Lionesses into their third consecutive major tournament final.
Agyemang, who made her senior debut in April, has now scored three goals in four international appearances. Her late leveller against Italy followed a similar equaliser in the quarter-final win over Sweden. 'Big Mich at it again!' Kelly told ITV Sport. 'She's an unbelievable player and she's got the world at her feet, a young player with a bright future.'
The Arsenal forward, who was a ballgirl at Wembley as recently as 2021, said: 'It means the world to me. Four years ago I was a kid just throwing a ball to some of these girls and now I'm playing with them.' England head coach Sarina Wiegman, who has now reached five consecutive major finals, added: 'She has something special. She's only 19, very mature, and knows exactly what she has to do.'
The match was played against a backdrop of racist abuse directed at defender Jess Carter. England's substitutes stood arm in arm on the touchline before kick-off in a show of solidarity. Kelly said: 'It was a special and powerful moment for us, to show that this is not what we accept, not in society, not in sport.'
King Charles sent a message of congratulations, praising the team's skill and determination, and writing: 'Good luck, England. May you roar to victory once more.' England will face either Spain or Germany in the final on Sunday.
