Lionesses hero Chloe Kelly insists 'nothing changes' as she opens up on whirlwind summer

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England's penalty star Chloe Kelly has declared that "nothing changes" as she pledges to maintain her successful run with Arsenal.

Kelly's fame soared when she netted the crucial penalty in England's shootout victory over Spain at the European Championships last month.

The 27 year old is currently leading the bookies' odds, even ahead of Masters champion Rory McIlroy, to scoop the BBC's Sports Personality of the Year award.

However, Kelly, who also scored the winning goal for England in their Euro 2022 triumph, stated: "I am just myself all of the time and it doesn't change my mindset or me as a person. Nothing changes in my eyes. I just love playing football and having fun.

"Since the Euros, I have spent loads of time with my family, which is special to me. I have switched off completely from the game and social media and focused on myself and what I need to do to keep going. I am excited now for the season to start and I cannot wait to get back on the pitch."

Kelly's consecutive Euros victories followed her Champions League win with Arsenal, marking a dream summer for the player who re-signed for the Gunners last month after a loan spell from Manchester City.

She added: "It is definitely not hard to get going again. You want to get going straightaway. We have got competitions to win this season that we are so hungry for, and once you taste success you want more of it, and we will continue to do that.

"For me, I just want to win everything that is possible, and my eyes are set high for this season with Arsenal, and future tournaments for England, too."

Kelly shared her thoughts alongside fellow summer signings for Arsenal, Olivia Smith and Taylor Hinds, both of whom have transferred from Liverpool.

Arsenal broke records by making Smith, who scored seven goals in her debut Women's Super League season, the first £1million player in women's football after agreeing a record-breaking fee with Liverpool.

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"It is definitely an honour, to come with such a hefty price tag for such a young player like me," the 20 year old expressed.

"Arsenal see the potential that I have, and they see my mindset. I am hungry, driven, I want to learn, I want to grow and I want to win things ultimately.

"The money is not really a big deal for me. It is more about being around these girls and to keep growing and learning in this environment."

Arsenal will kick off their campaign to unseat Chelsea as WSL champions against London City Lionesses on September 6.