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Chloe Kelly's penalty run up technique explained – Why does the England forward lift her left knee into the air before taking spot kicks?

Chloe Kelly's winning penalty for England against Spain in the Euro 2025 final shootout.

Just like in 2022, Chloe Kelly was the decisive factor for England in a Euros final triumph. She is the latest in a lengthening list of players with unusual penalty techniques.

The Arsenal winger had come off the bench to turn the game against Sweden in the quarter-finals, playing a huge part in creating England's goals as they came back from 2-0 down before winning on penalties; Kelly scored her own spot kick when missing would have spelt elimination.

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