England defended their European title with a dramatic penalty shootout win over Spain, showcasing their resilience in a tense match. Despite falling behind to Mariona Caldentey's early goal, the Lionesses equalized in the second half through Alessia Russo's header. The match culminated in penalties, where goalkeeper Hannah Hampton made crucial saves, setting the stage for Chloe Kelly to score the decisive penalty. This victory made England's squad historic, achieving their first international silverware on foreign ground, while Spain faced disappointment after being contenders for the title.
"Cementing their place in history, England's Lionesses defended their European crown with a nail-biting penalty shootout win against Spain after a comeback performance."
"Alessia Russo's equalizer from a Chloe Kelly cross showcased the Lionesses' resilience, exemplifying their never-die attitude in pressure situations throughout the tournament."
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