The 24-year-old – brought on as a second-half substitute – appeared in the 110th minute to fire low under Germany goalkeeper Merle Frohms. 12 England star Chloe Kelly scores an extra-time winner against Germany in the Euro 2022 finalCredit: Getty 12 Kelly took off her top in an iconic celebration after putting the Lionesses up 2-1 Credit: AP 12 Manchester City striker Kelly poses with her winner’s medal after the full-time whistleCredit: PA It was just her second goal for the Lionesses since making her debut in November 2018, but it proved to be England’s biggest ever goal as they won their first major trophy. A historic strike was followed by one of Wembley’s most iconic celebrations as she removed her top before swinging it around her head as she charged onto the pitch. England fans even called for the Londoner to be the next prime minister after her emphatic performance from the bench. From taking the 92 bus from her home in Ealing to Wembley just to buy an FA Cup final program as a youngster, Kelly will forever be known as an England legend. 12 Kelly came through the ranks at QPR before joining Arsenal’s academyCredit: Twitter / @Chloe_Kelly98 12 Kelly made her Arsenal debut in July 2015, scoring just 22 minutes into the gameCredit: Getty Her rise to the top is all the more impressive considering she has just recovered from a career-threatening ACL injury. The Manchester City forward suffered the horror injury to her right knee in May 2021 which kept her on the sidelines until April. As a result, he was forced to miss the Tokyo Olympics, where Team GB were knocked out in the quarter-finals by Australia. And speaking earlier this month, Kelly revealed how the battle to be fit for the Euros was the only thing that kept her going during her recovery. 12 Chloe is in a relationship with her boyfriend Scott, whom she has been dating since 2019 Credit: Instagram / @chloekelly 12 Former Everton ace Kelly has more than 223,000 followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram / @chloekelly PLAY DREAM TEAM NOW FREE WITH £100,000 PRIZE MONEY 12 Kelly rubbed shoulders with Arsenal legend Thierry Henry during her stay in North LondonCredit: Instagram / @chloekelly He said: “It was tough but I knew that what I put into recovery, I would see benefits from it. “I’ve always had my goal for the Euros, so that you go through every day. “But now I’m here, it seems like a long time ago, that you had those difficult conversations maybe, where you feel ready and unable to move forward with your recovery. “It’s the tough times during this period, but when you get back on the pitch, you forget all that. “You just appreciate being back on the field a little more.” Kelly, who was in QPR’s academy before joining Arsenal, traveled a two-hour return journey by train during her youth to train with the North London giants. 12 Kelly has just recovered from an ACL injury she suffered in her right knee last year Credit: Instagram / @chloekelly 12 Kelly, originally from London, was forced to miss the Tokyo Olympics as a result of her failure Credit: Instagram / @chloekelly She looked on course for greatness when she scored 22 minutes into her debut aged 17 in the Continental Cup against Watford in July 2015. But after five goals in just 16 games, she was allowed to join Everton on an initial loan spell before the Toffees flipped the switch permanently. After four years on Merseyside, City came into 2020 where they enjoyed a stunning first season at the Academy Stadium. She scored 16 goals in 34 appearances to help City win the FA Cup, with her good form seeing her pick up the club’s Player of the Season award. Kelly was even named in the PFA Team of the Year, while being crowned Women’s Player of the Year at the North West Football Awards in November 2020. Despite her injury, the loving friend of long-term partner Scott was rewarded with a new contract in February until 2025. Attention for Kelly will now turn to the 2022-23 Women’s Super League season, which starts in September, where she will try to lead City to their first title since 2016. 12 Kelly signed a long-term deal with City in February until 2025Credit: Instagram / @chloekelly 12 Kelly has scored twice for England in 16 appearances since making her debut in November 2018 Credit: Instagram / @chloekelly
