Kelly tops ratings as England win Euro 2025

England defeated Spain in a dramatic penalty shootout to win the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 final, thereby retaining the European Championship title they originally won in 2022. The Lionesses defied the odds to secure this historic victory over the world champions.

Substitute Chloe Kelly played a pivotal role in the win. Coming off the bench, she provided the assist for Alessia Russo's equalizing goal, which forced the match into extra time. Kelly then scored the decisive penalty in the 3-1 shootout victory.

Kelly's impactful performance earned her the top player rating from BBC Sport users, with an average score of 8.66 out of 10. Her contributions were part of a significant trend for England, as substitutes recorded a total of 10 goal involvements (goals or assists) throughout the tournament.