So much heart. The Lionesses staked their claim to be considered the greatest English sports team of all time in Basel. They are a team that have changed the very fabric of the country, opened doors and raised their voices loud, and on Sunday evening Chloe Kelly was the hero amid heroes again, converting the winner in a gripping penalty shootout after England had battled back from trailing Spain.
Mariona Caldentey’s header had given the dominant world champions a first-half lead, but it was cancelled out by Alessia Russo after 57 minutes, Kelly’s cross providing the assist, England’s ability to come from behind in each of their knockout games a testament to the character of a side that just never gives in.
