Chloe Kelly was instrumental in England's victory against Sweden during the Euros, showcasing her talent and the importance of her off-field happiness. Initially left out of the squad due to club struggles, she secured a loan to Arsenal, expressing a desire for happiness. Her return to form at Arsenal, including a vital role in their Champions League final win, earned her a spot in the Euro 2025 squad. Without her contributions, England might not have progressed in the tournament, reinforcing the link between personal well-being and athletic performance.
When late substitute Chloe Kelly saved England's Euros defence in 103 seconds against Sweden on Thursday night, it proved two things. Firstly, how good the 27-year-old is on the pitch. And secondly, how important her happiness is off the field.
Her return is the perfect example of how when a player is happy off the field, they thrive on it. In February, Sarina Wiegman left Kelly out of her squad for Nations League games against Portugal and Spain.
Kelly fell out of favour at former club Manchester City under ex-manager Gareth Taylor. She secured a loan to childhood team Arsenal, having posted emotional messages to social media saying she 'wanted to be happy again'.
If Wiegman had not brought Kelly back England would now be out of the Euros, after she made the difference against Sweden. As Karen Bardsley said in 5 Live's quarter-final commentary: 'England have to keep going and keep getting the ball to Chloe Kelly.'
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