Chloe Kelly has shared the secret behind her winning penalty technique, after firing England to European glory once again.
Kelly was the hero again as the Lionesses beat Spain on penalties, burying the decisive spot-kick to seal a 3-1 result in the shootout after the contest had ended 1-1 after regular and extra time.
Kelly was England’s hero once againAFPThe win sparked wild scenes, as Sarina Wiegman’s side retained their European title after their historic 2022 glory, where the Arsenal forward netted the winner against Germany.
As for Euro 2025, it was the second-straight match in which Kelly was the hero for England.
She scored the winner in their dramatic comeback victory over Italy in the semi-finals, tucking away a 119th-minute penalty rebound after her initial effort was saved.
And Kelly’s technique from the spot has once again caught the eye over the past few weeks.
The 27-year-old has become famed for the unique routine she works through before connecting with a penalty.
This includes spinning the ball several times on the spot, before launching into a hop and knee rise that leads into her run-up.
What did Chloe Kelly say about her penalty technique?
Speaking after the Lionesses’ defended their European crown, Kelly was asked about her trademark penalty style.
And she admitted that while the technique dates back to her days at Everton between 2018 and 2020, there is no specific thinking behind it.
Kelly said: “To be honest, it started when I was at Everton, quite a few years ago now.
“It’s something that just works for me. I can’t explain it too much. I actually spoke with one of the coaches the other day about it.
Kelly’s unique penalty technique reaped the rewards in the Euro 2025 finalGetty She was mobbed by her jubilant Lionesses teammates after slamming home her spot-kcikGetty England are European champions for the second tournament in a rowGetty“It’s just my routine that works for me. I take my time, I take my breath, and I’m confident in that.
“Taking a penalty normally would probably feel a bit weird to me. It’s just my routine.
“Sometimes you miss, sometimes you score, but I was adamant I was not missing two on the bounce.”
Fans have certainly become used to seeing Kelly’s eye-catching technique reap the rewards in an England shirt.
She also scored her penalty in the Lionesses’ chaotic quarter-final shootout win against Sweden.
Meanwhile at the 2023 World Cup, Kelly’s winning penalty against Nigeria was recorded at 110.79km/h, making it more powerful than the Premier League’s hardest-hit goal that season.
Kelly scored the winning goal for England in extra-time during the Euro 2022 victoryGetty GettyThe 27-year-old is one of a number of Lionesses stars to win two Euros on the bounce[/caption]And there can be little question over her role in the Lionesses second major tournament triumph at Euro 2025.
As well as her match-winning exploits in both the final and semi-finals, Kelly was key in England’s comeback against Sweden in the last eight, assisting twice off the bench to help her side fight back from 2-0 down in the final 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, the forward’s successful penalty against the Spanish also ensured this Lionesses squad became the first senior England team to win a tournament overseas.
Reacting to the win, she said: “History makers once again with an unbelievable manager behind us,”
“Unbelievable team behind us in the staff members, every single one of them.
“And the fans, they’ve been incredible the whole tournament. I’m so proud to be English.”
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