England defender Lucy Bronze said the growth of women's football had led to an increase in racist abuse towards players as the game draws more and more fans and the spotlight is amplified.

"I will give anything and everything when I play in an England shirt," says Lucy Bronze as she prepares to empty the tank once more in England's UEFA Women's EURO 2025 semi-final against Italy.

Bronze, in her seventh major tournament, was exceptional for England as she helped them battle back from 2-0 down to force a penalty shootout. England were staring at an early exit from Euro 2025 with Sweden in control of the game until Wiegman made a flurry of substitutions around the 70-minute mark.

England beat Sweden in the quarter-finals of Euro 2205 on Thursday; Lucy Bronze was key in the Lionesses comeback, scoring a goal and during the penalty shoot-out; she used all of her experience and quality to guide England to victory;

Tweed, scored a goal and a crucial penalty in England's quarter-final victory over Sweden at the Women's Euros. | ITV News Tyne Tees

Sarina Wiegman hailed a captain’s contribution from Lucy Bronze after the England veteran inspired her teammates in last night’s dramatic quarter-final win over Sweden. The reigning European champions looked destined for an early exit when they trailed 2-0 at half-time following a lacklustre display.

Having grown up on Lindisfarne, Lucy Bronze has gone on to collect nearly every accolade possible in women's football and she's ready to do it all again in Switzerland

England heroine Lucy Bronze said it was "grit, determination and hard work" that pushed the team to win their UEFA Women's quarter-final against Sweden, as her teammates and coach paid tribute to her action-packed performance.

She strode from the centre circle, ripped off the strapping that tied up her socks and tossed it aside. She pulled her hair back and fixed it in place. There was no fear, merely defiance.