Chloe Kelly forces broadcaster into apology over emotional X-rated interview on TV

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Emotions got the better of Chloe Kelly as the Lionesses star swore in a post-match interview.Speaking to national broadcaster ITV, Kelly was asked how England managed to win back-to-back European Championships, with the latest coming via a heart-stopping penalty shootout victory over Spain.Death, taxes and Kelly being the hero for England as she won her second Euro crownGetty“This team is made of magic and steel,” Kelly said.“When we were down against Sweden and down against Italy, we f****** showed grit and determination and we came back.“You can’t write the English off.”Kelly’s slip of the tongue prompted the interviewer to apologise for the language used by the woman of the hour.However, an accidental swear was the furthest thing on Kelly’s mind given she was the one who buried the winning penalty for the Lionesses just moments before.The Arsenal forward wrapped up the result when she smashed home England’s fifth penalty past Cata Coll.Remarkably, Kelly’s effort from the spot registered 110km/h on the speedometer, making it the fastest goal of the tournament.How big of a role did Kelly have in the Lionesses’ Euro 2025 campaign?It was the second-straight match in which Kelly was the hero for the Lionesses having scored the winner in their dramatic come-from-behind victory over Italy in the semi-final.Sarina Wiegman’s side looked set to be on the next flight out of Switzerland as they trailed Italy by a solitary goal for 95 minutes.But super-sub Michelle Agyemang broke Italian hearts when she netted a 96th-minute equaliser to send the match to extra-time.ITVThe 27-year-old briefly forgot she was on national television when he swore[/caption]View Tweet: https://t.co/eX8i2CWianThe contest appeared destined for penalties, but the match would be decided by a spot kick in the last minute of extra time after Beth Mead was bundled over inside the box.Kelly stepped up and although she had her initial effort saved, she slammed home the rebound to put the Lionesses into the final of the Euros for a second tournament running.Having already scored from the spot against Sweden in a penalty shootout, Kelly knew she would be coolness personified when it mattered most against the world champions.“I missed against Italy and I hit the tap-in,” Kelly said.“I knew I wasn’t going to miss twice.”Kelly’s successful penalty against the Spanish also ensured this Lionesses squad became the first senior England team to win a tournament overseas.Kelly won the Champions League and Euros in the space of just over two monthsGetty“History makers once again with an unbelievable manager behind us,” Kelly said.“Unbelievable team behind us in the staff members, every single one of them.“And the fans, they’ve been incredible the whole tournament.“I’m so proud to be English.”