'Thank you to whoever wrote me off' – Chloe Kelly sends pointed message to her doubters as Arsenal star becomes Lionesses hero AGAIN in Euro 2025 penalty shootout triumph over Spain

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 contract earlier in the summer

'Thank you to whoever wrote me off' - Chloe Kelly sends pointed message to her doubters as Arsenal star becomes Lionesses hero AGAIN in Euro 2025 penalty shootout triumph over Spain'Thank you to whoever wrote me off' - Chloe Kelly sends pointed message to her doubters as Arsenal star becomes Lionesses hero AGAIN in Euro 2025 penalty shootout triumph over Spain'Thank you to whoever wrote me off' - Chloe Kelly sends pointed message to her doubters as Arsenal star becomes Lionesses hero AGAIN in Euro 2025 penalty shootout triumph over Spain

Kelly had a difficult start to the 2024-25 campaign as she lost her place in the 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 with the Gunners and then bagged the European title with the team.

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.”

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

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