Her celebrations were branded “cocky” and “unnecessary” by a section of the Spanish press bitter at the world champions’ shock European Championship final defeat. But Chloe Kelly will be paying scant attention to such critics as her winning penalty secured “national treasure” status and likely millions in sponsorship deals as one of British sport’s most marketable women.

England hero Chloe Kelly has been accused of making a ‘cocky gesture’ at the end of the dramatic Euro 2025 final penalty shootout against Spain. Arsenal forward Kelly struck England’s winning penalty in Basel after the final finished 1-1 after extra-time.

Chloe Kelly was England's hero in the Euro 2025 final win over Spain, but her celebrations have been criticised with the Arsenal star labelled 'cocky' by the Spanish media