England’s Jess Carter says she will step back from social media after the defender said she has received “a lot of racist abuse” since the beginning of the 2025 UEFA Women’s Euros.

England coach Sarina Wiegman says defender Jess Carter is ready to play in the Women’s European Championship semifinals against Italy after being targeted with racist abuse online.

Sarina Wiegman has described the racial abuse suffered by Jess Carter as “ridiculous” and “disgusting” ahead of England’s European Championship semi-final against Italy on Tuesday. Carter revealed on social media on Sunday that from the start of the tournament,