Meet Chloe Kelly – the Lionesses hero who modelled for Calvin Klein after Euros moment
Posted Thursday, August 17, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk
Chloe Kelly is one of the most recognisable faces of the England women's side - and before their semi-final with Australia, Daily Star Sport have a look at one of the Lionesses' key stars
Chloe Kelly netted England's Euro 2022 winner (Image: UEFA via Getty Images)
Chloe Kelly was briefly the most famous name in England - let's take the clocks back 12 months, to England's Euro 2022 final with Germany.
On that famous day, Kelly had started on the bench, but when Sarina Wiegman looked to her subs, Kelly stepped up to the plate. The Manchester City star stabbed home the winning in extra-time - whipping off her top to celebrate in the iconic scenes.
And since bringing football home, Kelly has gone from strength to strength: she was England's top goalscorer at the Arnold Clark Cup, netted the winning penalty against Brazil in the Finalissima, and blasted her spot-kick past Nigeria's Chiamaka Nnadozie at the World Cup.
But just who is Chloe Kelly? Ahead of England's Women's World Cup semi-final with Australia, Daily Star Sport take a deep dive at the star.
Born in the shadow of Wembley, Kelly first joined QPR as a youngster. However, it wasn't long until she caught the attention of Arsenal - who were then the top club in England.
Kelly progressed through the ranks at the Gunners, eventually making her senior debut for the team. And after just 22 minutes of senior football - the 17-year-old found the net. She was loaned out to Everton to develop in 2016, but it wasn't at either side where she starred.
In 2020, Kelly moved to City, where she has since emerged as one of England's top talents.
And it was her form in Manchester that earned her a spot in the Lionesses' Euro 2022 side. However, Kelly almost didn't make it to her home tournament, when an injury threatened to derail her chance to make history with the national side.
However, thankfully, she made it to the tournament. And Kelly was able to net the goal that briefly united the nation.
As a result of the goal, Kelly was picked to model Calvin Klein underwear ahead of the 2023 Women's World Cup. The snaps, taken by photographer Brianna Capozz, aimed to celebrate athleticism, strength and vulnerability.
One photo saw the City striker posing in Calvin bottoms and a denim jacket, with another showing her topless with her back to the camera.
As the face of the campaign, Kelly shared the snaps on Instagram with the caption: "CK - CK."
Chloe Kelly posed for Playboy earlier this summer (Image: Brianna Capozzi/Calvin Klein / MEGA)
Kelly now stands one more game from a chance at making history: a Women's World Cup semi-final with Australia. The Matildas have the home advantage, but Wiegman's side have been building in confidence throughout the tournament.
If England beat Australia on Wednesday morning, a date with Spain awaits in the final.
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