Women's Nations League: Kelly feels on top again as loan sparks Lionesses call

Forward discusses life since her deadline-day switch to Arsenal and suddenly has another Euros in her sights

- Sophie Downey

As Chloe Kelly arrives to speak to the nation's media, her joy at being back with England is unmistakable. Sitting down with a relaxed grin, it would be easy to forget this was a player whose place with the Lionesses was under question a few weeks ago.

The forward has many reasons to smile these days. Back in the England squad directly - she initially missed the last camp due to lack of playing time before receiving a late call due to an injury to Beth Mead - she made three starts for Arsenal across eight days at the end of last month. She played an integral role as they retained second place in the Women's Super League and made a remarkable comeback against Real Madrid to reach the Champions League semi-finals. It is the kind of form that has reignited her chances of making the European Championships this summer.

"I'm feeling really good at the moment," she says. "Wearing the England badge again is an amazing feeling and you never take it for granted. I knew I needed to get minutes in my tank and I've definitely done that... I think it's important that you get that smile on your face. Nothing to do with being a footballer; just as a human, it's important.