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Women’s World Cup FinalSpain Can’t Convert a Penalty, but Holds a 1-0 Lead

Chloe Kelly has made a real difference for England. She’s given Sarina Wiegman’s team real thrust in attack and — probably just as crucially — she has pinned Olga Carmona, Spain’s left back, into her own half of the field. Lauren James might have been the player England was likely to turn to for inspiration, but it was Kelly who scored the winning goal against Germany to claim the European Championship last summer; she is not afraid of a big moment.

Juliet Macur
Juliet Macur

England’s new shape is starting to pose problems for Spain.