My hope is that by speaking out about this, it will make another positive change for all,” wrote a somber Jess Carter while addressing the online racial abuse she has been facing since the beginning of the UEFA Euro 2025.

Sarina Wiegman has hinted that Jess Carter will start against Italy after the player opened up about facing online racist abuse at Euro 2025, with the England manager also slamming ‘disgusting’ social media trolls.

England enter their semi-final against Italy with a heightened sense of purpose and, as is often the way in women’s sport, a dual mission