Man City star Chloe Kelly fires England through as Sam Kerr enters World Cup stage
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manchestereveningnews.co.ukLionesses and Manchester City star Chloe Kelly was England’s hero yet again as she scored the winning penalty in a dramatic shootout victory for her side against a resilient Nigeria.
England struggled and were largely outplayed by the Super Falcons in Brisbane, a side looking to become the first African side to reach the last eight of a Women’s World Cup.
But thanks to the crossbar and some defiant stops from Manchester United 'keeper Mary Earps, Sarina Wiegman’s side held on to force extra time and a shootout - despite star Lauren James being sent off.
And following two missed Nigerian penalties, Kelly rifled the decisive spotkick into the top corner to book England a quarter-final spot.
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