Spain made a series of firsts at Euro 2025, yet didn't quite have enough to claim their first title. It will hurt, but they have hope.

BASEL, Switzerland, July 27 (Reuters) - Chloe Kelly fired in the decisive spot-kick as England beat Spain 3-1 in a penalty shootout to win Euro 2025 on Sunday, successfully defending the title they won three years ago after an enthralling game that ended 1-1 after extra time.

England defender Jess Carter admitted she was “scared” to play in the Euro 2025 final after suffering racist abuse during the tournament as she thanked her teammates for their support.

The remarkable journey of England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton from eye surgeries to being the star of two penalty shootouts for a European title-winning team was described as “a fairy tale” on Sunday.

The euro rose on Monday following a framework trade deal reached over the weekend between the United States and the European Union.

Lionesses hero Chloe Kelly declared she was “proud to be English” after her latest heroics delivered Euro 2025 glory in Basel. Kelly converted the winning penalty in the shootout win over Spain, three years after scoring the winning goal in extra time in the Euro 2022 final at Wembley.

Chloe Kelly has once more written her name in the history books. Kelly was England’s hero again at the Women’s European Championship on Sunday.

England striker Michelle Agyemang is named as Euro 2025 young player of the tournament after twice scoring late equalisers for the Lionesses.