England defender Jess Carter was not in the starting lineup to face Italy in the semifinals at the Women’s European Championship.

England have decided to stand before their Euro 2025 semi-final with Italy after Carter was sent ‘vile’ racist abuse on social media during the tournament

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.