LIONESSES HIT THE SPOT

CHLOE KELLY won it for England again as the Lionesses defended their European crown.

- FROM TOM VICTOR in Basel

Kelly scored the winner at Wembley as Sarina Wiegman's side lifted the trophy three years ago.

And she bagged the winning spot-kick in Basel last night as England won the Euros on foreign soil for the first time.

After needing penalties to beat Sweden in the quarterfinals and seeing their semi against Italy settled in extra-time, England went the distance for a third time.

There was yet more shootout drama in Basel, and it felt inevitable that Kelly would have the final say.

Beth Mead saw a twice-taken penalty saved by Cata Coll, but Hannah Hampton (right) denied Mariona Caldentey and Aitana Bonmati - only for Coll to produce a huge stop from Leah Williamson. Salma Paralluelo sent her kick wide, though, and Kelly blasted England to the title.

At times in the first half it looked as though Spain had too much for Wiegman's side, but it was a different story after the interval

And there was nothing to choose between the sides after a tense 120 minutes.