Arsenal star Chloe Kelly sent out a pointed message to her critics after starring in England's Women's Euro 2025 triumph over world champions Spain. After netting the last-gasp winner in the semi-final against Italy, the English forward scored the crucial penalty in the final as the Lionesses successfully defended their European title.

• Kelly sent message to critics
• Scored the winning penalty in the final
• Signed a permanent Arsenal contract earlier in the summer

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Kelly had a difficult start to the 2024-25 campaign as she lost her place in the Manchester City starting line-up and eventually left the club in January to join Arsenal on loan. The second half of the season, however, proved to be a roaring success for the 27-year-old as she won the Champions League with the Gunners and then bagged the European title with the national team.

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  WHAT KELLY SAID

  Speaking to reporters after the match, Kelly said: "There were a lot of tears at full-time, especially when I saw my family, because they were the people that come me through those dark moments. I am so grateful to be out at the back end, but if that’s a story to tell someone who maybe experiences something the same, then tough times don’t last and just around the corner was a Champions League final. I won that and now a Euros final, I’ve won that. So, thank you to everyone that wrote me off, I’m grateful."

• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Overjoyed with the success of the Lionesses, Kelly also swore on live television while speaking to , as she said: "This team is made of magic and steel. When we were down against Sweden and down against Italy, we f*cking showed grit and determination and we came back. You can't write the English off."

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  WHAT NEXT FOR KELLY?

  After penning a permanent deal with Arsenal, Kelly will now look forward to making a fresh start in the 2025-26 Women's Super League campaign.

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