England manager Sarina Wiegman believes the Lionesses sent a “message to the world” in response to the “disgusting” racist abuse suffered by defender Jess Carter during Euro 2025 as they prepare for the semi-final against Italy on Tuesday.
England’s players have said they will not take the knee before kick-off against Italy after Carter revealed she had been sent “vile” and “abhorrent” racist abuse online throughout the tournament and would be stepping away from social media.
Wiegman said she had spoken with Carter ahead of the semi-final but confirmed the 27-year-old is “ready to play” against Italy. “Jess is a very strong person. She wants to move on too, but she also felt, and so did we, that we have to address this, we can't just let it go,” Wiegman said.
“The team came really well together. We spoke about it and everyone wants to perform tomorrow too but also wanted to address this and send a message to the world. I think that says a lot about the team."
Euro 2025 LIVE: England vs Italy latest news and build-up
- England build up to tomorrow's Euro 2025 semi-final against Italy
- Top story: England call in police over 'vile' abuse of Jess Carter
- Lucy Bronze explains England’s decision to stop taking the knee
- England players want stronger action from FA over racist abuse of Jess Carter
- England handed further boost with Leah Williamson injury update
Sarina Wiegman on facing Italy
20:53 , Jamie BraidwoodEngland are unbeaten in all five of their recent meetings with Italy - all friendlies - with four wins, including last year's 5-1 victory.
“It would be really disrespectful to think we are the favourites,” Wiegman said. “They made the semi-final just like we did and that’s very impressive for any team. Complacency is the biggest mistake you could make.
“You have seen them how they have played. I don’t think there is anything we can think that we might be the favourite, but we have to be at our very best to win the game.”
England handed further boost with Leah Williamson injury update
20:27 , Jamie BraidwoodEngland captain Leah Williamson is set to be in contention to start Tuesday’s Euro 2025 semi-final against Italy after recovering from an ankle injury.
Williamson was forced off after rolling her ankle during the quarter-final win over Sweden but was involved in the first 15 minutes of open training in Zurich on Monday.
And Sarina Wiegman said on the eve of the match: “It says she really wants to play, and she did everything to recover as good as possible, and she has, so she could be training today. When she recovers well, she’s available tomorrow.”
England handed boost with Leah Williamson injury update before Euro 2025 semi-final
Lionesses have the power to rise to their biggest moment of Euro 2025
20:09 , Jamie BraidwoodAround the England camp, there’s a different air. The squad insist they are fully focused on Tuesday’s Euro 2025 semi-final against Italy, but it’s not quite a case of drawing a line under the week’s big story, in the way that often happens in such situations. Certainly for games of this magnitude.
By contrast, many of the players want to use the occasion to draw attention to the stand they’re trying to make. They wanted to “send a message to the world,” in the words of Sarina Wiegman.
Lionesses have the power to rise to their biggest moment of Euro 2025
Jess Carter ‘ready to play’ in Euro 2025 semi-final after ‘disgusting’ racist abuse
19:52 , Jamie BraidwoodEngland manager Sarina Wiegman said it is “really sad” to be occupied by one of her players suffering “ridiculous and disgusting” racist abuse before a Euro 2025 semi-final and confirmed that defender Jess Carter is “ready to play” against Italy if required.
“Of course we had conversations, and although it's a hard situation, Jess is a very strong person,” Wiegman said.
“We know there's the match going on, and we want to perform, we're ready to perform, she's ready to perform, and to compete. That also says a lot about her and the team.”
Jess Carter ‘ready to play’ in Euro 2025 semi-final after ‘disgusting’ racist abuse
'The knee was a little bit repetitive'
19:19 , Jamie BraidwoodGeorgia Stanway adds that England felt taking the knee was “a little bit repetitive” and the Lionesses decided to “change it up” after Jess Carter suffered racist abuse.
“We felt it had come to a point where the knee isn’t doing what we wanted it to do,” she said. “Our decision is to stand, hopefully that brings more conversation, more change and gets the topic talking. “
Sarina Wiegman confirms Leah Williamson is available tomorrow
18:55 , Jamie BraidwoodLeah Williamson was forced off during England’s win over Sweden on Thursday with an ankle injury but has recovered in time for the semi-final.
“It says she really wants to play,” Wiegman said after Williamson returned to training. “She did everything she can to recover as quickly as possible and she has. She trained today and it means she is available tomorrow.”
Georgia Stanway added: “Of course, she’s our captain and we’d like her on the pitch as much as possible.”
'England wanted to send a message to the world'
18:51 , Jamie BraidwoodSarina Wiegman is confident the Lionesses will be able to switch their attention to the pitch when they face Italy and said. “They don't need a message, the team came really well together.
“We spoke about it, everyone wants to perform tomorrow, but we wanted to address this and send a message to the world. It says a lot about the team."
Racist abuse has 'brought Lionesses together as a team'
18:17 , Jamie BraidwoodMidfielder Georgia Stanway said the racist abuse suffered by Jess Carter and the Lionesses’ collective response has “brought us together as a team” and said anyone posting abuse towards players on social media “are not fans”.
On the decision to not take the knee against Italy, a symbolic anti-racism gesture the Lionesses have performed for several years, Stanway said: “Hopefully this will bring up more conversation and change. We want more action to be made. Our stance and our opinion stays the same."
Racist abuse directed at Jess Carter 'ridiculous and disgusting', says Sarina Wiegman
17:56 , Jamie BraidwoodEngland manager Sarina Wiegman said it is “really sad” to be occupied by one of players suffering “ridiculous and disgusting” racist abuse before the Euro 2025 semi-final against Italy and confirmed that Jess Carter is “ready” to play against Italy.
"It’s really sad that we have to be occupied by this, it’s ridiculous and disgusting what’s happening.
"It goes beyond football, we have to support Jess [Carter]. She’s not the only one who gets this abuse that’s why she wanted to address it. She’s fully supported by the team and myself
"Of course we have had a conversation. It’s a hard situation but Jess is a very strong person, she wants to move on too, but she and we felt we had to address this, we can’t let it go. So we did.
"We want to perform in the match, she's ready to perform and compete. That says a lot about her and the team."
Time for England's pre-match press conference
17:40 , Jamie BraidwoodGeorgia Stanway will appear alongside Sarina Wiegman as England hold their pre-match press conference before playing Italy in their Euro 2025 semi-final tomorrow.
ICYMI: England call in police over ‘vile’ racist abuse of Lionesses star Jess Carter
17:25 , Jamie BraidwoodEngland’s players have said they will not take the knee before Tuesday’s Euro 2025 semi-final against Italy after defender Jess Carter was sent “vile” and “abhorrent” racist abuse online following their quarter-final win over Sweden.
The Football Association (FA) confirmed they are working with UK police and the relevant social media platforms, while Carter said she would be “taking a step back” from social media as a result of the abuse she has received throughout the tournament.
England call in police over ‘vile’ racist abuse of Lionesses star Jess Carter
Will England need another comeback?
17:10 , Jamie BraidwoodEngland became the first team in Women’s Euros history to came from two goals down when they battled from behind against Sweden in the quarter-finals.
Meanwhile, Italy have scored the opening goal in all four of their games at Euro 2025 so far, including against Spain and in their quarter-final victory over Norway.
Sarina Wiegman aiming for third Euros final
16:40 , Jamie BraidwoodSarina Wiegman can become the first coach in 20 years to reach a third consecutive European Championship final if England beat Italy tomorrow night.
The Dutch coach took the Netherlands to the Euro 2017 final and then the Lionesses to the Euro 2022 final, with her team going on to lift the trophy on both occasions.
Gero Bisanz (1989, 1991, 1995 with Germany), Even Pellerud (1991, 1993, 2013 with Norway) and Christina Theune-Meyer (1997, 2001, 2005 with Germany) previously reached three in a row.
England's semi-final record
16:10 , Jamie BraidwoodEngland have reached a sixth consecutive major tournament semi-final, the best of results in their history. The Lionesses have won their last two semi-final appearances under Sarina Wiegman, at the 2023 World Cup and Euro 2022, but lost the previous three.
Euro 2025: vs Italy
World Cup 2023: 3-1 vs Australia - W
Euro 2022: 4-0 vs Sweden - W
World Cup 2019: 1-2 vs United States - L
Euro 2017 - 0-3 vs Netherlands - L
World Cup 2015: 1-2 vs Japan - L
What is the England team news before Euro 2025 semi-final?
15:40 , Jamie BraidwoodLeah Williamson has recovered from the ankle injury which forced the England captain off against Sweden while Lucy Bronze and Lauren James have also trained after England’s gruelling win on Thursday night. Sarina Wiegman will give an update in her pre-match press conference later.
The nature of England’s first-half performance means there may be some changes anyway, with Chloe Kelly pushing for more involvement after her explosive impact off the bench against Sweden.
Jess Carter, who has revealed she has received racist abuse throughout Euro 2025 and is stepping back from social media, struggled in defence before England’s reshuffle and Morgan and Niamh Charles could be involved if Williamson is unavailable and Wiegman decides to make more changes either side of Alex Greenwood.
Abuse facing women's footballers getting 'worse and worse', says Lucy Bronze
15:10 , Jamie BraidwoodLucy Bronze, who is England’s most senior player at Euro 2025, says the online abuse faced by women’s footballers is getting “worse and worse” the bigger the game becomes.
"We're obviously open to critics - that's why we love the sport - but we're not open to abuse,” said Bronze, who is playing in her seventh major tournament for England.
"We see it more in the stadiums in men's football and online, but I think with women's football there seems to be a real target online.
"It's something that we're very aware of. There is a way to make a change. There is a solution. I don't have the answer, but I'm sure that there is one."
Taking the knee has 'lost its purpose', says England's Alex Greenwood
14:40 , Jamie BraidwoodEngland defender Alex Greenwood said taking the knee has “lost its purpose" and said the Lionesses want to stake a stand against racist abuse after Jess Carter revealed her ordeal at Euro 2025.
"We hope other organisations, and other teams, have the same feeling as us and also want to do something to make a change," Greenwood said to BBC Radio 5 Live.
"But the responsibility lies with us in our team right now and what we've decided to do, we feel really passionate and strongly about.
"I know we can only do so much, but what we are capable of doing, we will continue to do."
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Why did goalkeeper Jennifer Falk take Sweden’s fifth penalty against England?
14:10 , Jamie BraidwoodOn the eve of Sweden’s Euro 2025 quarter-final against England, in what transpired to be his final match in charge, Peter Gerhardsson was asked for an insight into how he prepares his team for penalty shoot-outs. Gerhardsson gave a long response, essentially explaining that it was impossible to pick five players to take a penalty until the moment actually arrived.
Against England on Thursday, Gerhardsson and his coaching staff made a choice that would later define the shoot-out. There was an audible gasp in the Stadion Letzigrund as goalkeeper Jennifer Falk stepped forward to take Sweden’s fifth penalty.
Why did goalkeeper Jennifer Falk take Sweden’s fifth penalty against England?
England cannot afford to ignore their biggest concern at Women’s Euro 2025
13:40 , Miguel DelaneySarina Wiegman’s side were lucky to beat Sweden and semi-final opponents Italy have been handed a clear look at how to beat the Lionesses.
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England cannot afford to ignore their biggest concern at Women’s Euro 2025
Lucy Bronze inspires England’s mentality before Euro 2025 semi-final
13:10 , Jamie BraidwoodEngland defender Esme Morgan said Lucy Bronze’s warrior spirit is inspiring the Lionesses at Euro 2025, with the veteran’s “passion, energy and fight” spreading around the team as they prepare for Tuesday’s semi-final against Italy.
Bronze scored England’s decisive penalty in the dramatic shoot-out victory over Sweden and created an iconic image as she removed the tape on her leg and defied tightness in her hamstring to step up for her country.
The right back is appearing at her seventh major tournament for England and with the Lionesses now through to their sixth consecutive semi-final, Morgan said Bronze remains as important as ever.
“I don't think it can really be put into words,” Morgan said. “She is such an incredible leader in this team. We are all inspired by her mentality. She's a freak really, in that she just has so much passion, energy, fight, and she infects everyone else with it.”
‘She’s a freak’: Lucy Bronze inspires England’s mentality before Euro 2025 semi-final
Italy aim to make history at Euro 2025 three years after turning professional
12:40 , Jamie BraidwoodItaly's women's national football team is one win from the European Championship final, a stark contrast to just three years ago when its players couldn't even get professional contracts in their own country.
Veteran captain Cristiana Girelli was visibly emotional after her two goals inspired Italy to a 2-1 victory over Norway last week, securing their first semi-final appearance at the tournament in 28 years.
The Azzurre next play defending champions England on Tuesday in Geneva.
Reflecting on the achievement, Girelli, still wiping tears from her eyes, articulated the profound significance of their journey.
"It's a great joy to be among the top four in Europe and it is a happiness that we want to share because we know how important it is to bring home the results in Italy and especially for the new generations," she said.
Italy aim to make history three years after turning professional
Why teenage wildcard Michelle Agyemang is the key to England’s chaos theory
12:09 , Jamie BraidwoodAs England prepare for their Euro 2025 semi-final against Italy on Tuesday night, Sarina Wiegman knows she can rely on a 19-year-old striker who thrives when the Lionesses are in trouble.
Why teenage wildcard Michelle Agyemang is the key to England’s chaos theory
England train before Euro 2025 semi-final
11:45 , Jamie BraidwoodGood news for England with Leah Williamson, Lauren James and Lucy Bronze all involved in training.
Taking the knee is no longer enough – the Lionesses need the FA to take a stand over racist abuse
11:34 , Miguel DelaneyIf the Jess Carter story sounds dismally familiar, a further problem is how it affects everyone in different ways. There is a lot of deep emotion around the England camp, since so many could relate to a case of yet more racist abuse.
That is why the group came together, driven by some infuriated players, to tackle this head on. A core of the squad did not want to just write this off as more social media abuse you have to accept. They were adamant.
Taking the knee is no longer enough – the Lionesses need the FA to take a stand
England handed further boost with Leah Williamson injury update
10:59 , Jamie BraidwoodEngland captain Leah Williamson is set to be in contention to start Tuesday’s Euro 2025 semi-final against Italy after recovering from an ankle injury.
Williamson was forced off after rolling her ankle during the quarter-final win over Sweden but was involved in the first 15 minutes of open training in Zurich on Monday.
All of Sarina Wiegman’s squad of 23 took part in the session following the gruelling penalty shoot-out win over Sweden, including Lucy Bronze and Lauren James, who appeared to be limping afterwards.
Defender Jess Carter, who announced on Sunday that she would be taking a step back from social media as a result of the “vile” racist abuse she has received throughout the tournament, was also involved in training.
England travel to Geneva later on Monday ahead of their semi-final against Italy. The holders are bidding to return to the Euros final, where either Germany or Spain will await on Sunday, while Italy are playing their first semi-final since 1997.
Who is Jess Carter?
10:45 , Jamie BraidwoodJess Carter was a member of England’s squad that won the Euros in 2022. The defender has won 49 caps for her country, and has started all four games for the Lionesses at Euro 2025.
The 27-year-old won five Women’s Super League titles with Chelsea before moving to New York-based Gotham FC last summer, where she plays with her fiancee, the Germany goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger.
England manager Sarina Wiegman said: “I stand with Jess, and all Lionesses players past and present who have suffered racism.”
Uefa also condemned the abuse and offered their support to Carter. “We stand with Jess,” a statement said. “Abuse and discrimination should never be tolerated, whether in football or society, in person or online.”
When is England v Italy? Women’s Euro 2025 semi-final kick-off time and TV channel
10:31 , Jamie BraidwoodEngland will look to return to the Euros final as they take on dark horses Italy in the semi-finals in Geneva.
The Lionesses fought from two goals down and survived a penalty shoot-out to defeat Sweden in the quarter-finals.
Sarina Wiegman’s side looked to be on their way home but Chloe Kelly helped change the game from the bench and Lucy Bronze and Hannah Hampton were the heroes to help the holders over the line.
Italy scored a last-minute goal to defeat Norway in the quarter-finals and are playing in their first Euros semi-final since 1997 - and England’s first-half performance could have given them plenty of encouragement.
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When is England v Italy? Women’s Euro 2025 semi-final kick-off time and TV channel
Statement from anti-discrimination group Kick It Out
10:16 , Jamie BraidwoodAnti-discrimination charity Kick It Out said it backed the Lionesses and would “support players in whatever actions they choose” following the racist abuse suffered by Jess Carter.
“We send our support to Jess Carter and back her decision to look after her own well-being. It shouldn’t come to a point where players feel the need to take this action; they should feel safe while doing their jobs. They should not be exposed to this sickening behaviour, and those responsible should face the strongest possible consequences.
“But responsibility also lies with social media companies. We support players in whatever actions they choose to take to signify their support in the fight against racism, but the focus should be on the reason behind those actions rather than the actions themselves.
“Social media companies have failed to prevent exposure to this toxicity, and football must continue to use its collective power to hold them to account. We have been working with the government and the regulator, but we know that more urgency is needed from everyone involved.”
Lucy Bronze on taking the knee: 'Is the message as strong as it used to be?'
10:01 , Jamie BraidwoodLucy Bronze said England have taken the collective decision to not take the knee before Tuesday’s semi-final against Italy, with the Lionesses saying in a statement that “we and football need to find another way to tackle racism”.
“It was driven by the group - obviously certain individuals more than others,” Bronze explained. “I think it was just the fact that we feel as a collective, is the message as strong as it used to be? Is the message really hitting hard? Because to us it feels like it's not if these things are still happening to our players in the biggest tournaments of their lives.
“It's about putting another statement out there to say, it's something that still is a problem, it’s something that still needs to be put right. More needs to be done in football, more needs to be done in society. What that is right now as an individual, I don't exactly know.”
Fifa president Gianni Infantino 'saddened' by abuse of Jess Carter
09:46 , Jamie BraidwoodGianni Infantino says he is “deeply saddened” by the online racist abuse directed at England’s Jess Carter at Euro 2025 and promised Fifa will share data with the relevant authorities to identify the culprits.
“I am deeply saddened to see the online abuse directed at England’s Jess Carter during the ongoing Women’s Euro tournament. There is no place for racism in football or in society,” he said.
“We stand with Jess. We stand with every player and every individual who has suffered from racist abuse.
“No player should be discriminated against in any way, they should be free to be at their very best on the pitch.
“Through FIFA’s Social Media Protection Service, we have helped tackle such abuse across multiple tournaments. We will continue to collaborate and support confederations, FIFA Member Associations and their players.
“In this instance, we will be offering our support with any further action required, as well as sharing data for appropriate action to be taken against any perpetrators.”
Lotte Wubben-Moy joins Jess Carter in stepping back from social media
09:31 , Jamie BraidwoodEngland defender Lotte Wubben-Moy said she would not continue to “feed the very platform that enables abuse” as she announced that she would be joining Jess Carter by stepping away from social media.
“Another tournament goes by where we see the same disgusting racist abuse,” Wubben-Moy posted. “It is unacceptable for any person to be subject to this or any kind of abuse. The issue goes beyond sport. But what is being done about it? On the very platforms we post on? I will not continue to feed the very platform that enables abuse with no consequence.”
FA to work with police over Jess Carter abuse
09:16 , Jamie BraidwoodThe Football Association (FA) confirmed they are working with UK police and the relevant social media platforms, while Jess Carter said she would be “taking a step back” from social media as a result of the abuse she has received throughout the tournament.
“As soon as we were made aware of the racist abuse Jess received, we immediately contacted UK police,” FA chief executive Mark Bullingham said. “They are in touch with the relevant social media platform, and we are working with police to ensure those responsible for this hate crime are brought to justice.
“Regrettably, this is not the first time this has happened to an England player, so we had measures in place to allow us to respond quickly and where possible provide information to support any potential police action.”
Lionesses confirm plan to stop taking the knee before kick-off
09:02 , Jamie BraidwoodThe Lionesses have collectively agreed they will not be “taking the knee”, a symbolic anti-racism gesture, before they play Italy in the Euro 2025 semi-final on Tuesday.
England have taken the knee before all four matches at the Euros and have performed the anti-racism gesture ever since the murder of George Floyd in 2020.
“We stand with Jess and all Lionesses players past and present who have suffered racism,” a team statement read. “No one should have to endure such vile abuse, be that in football or any walk of life.
“Representing our country is the greatest honour. It is not right that while we are doing that, some of us are treated differently simply because of the colour of our skin.
“Until now, we have chosen to take the knee before matches. It is clear we and football need to find another way to tackle racism. We have agreed as a squad to remain standing before kick-off on Tuesday.
“We hope the game can come together to see what more can be done. For now, we will return our total focus to an important semi-final. In the meantime, we know the FA are working with UK police and the appropriate bodies.
“Those behind this online poison must be held accountable.”
Jess Carter's statement after suffering racist abuse at Euro 2025
08:52 , Jamie Braidwood“From the start of the tournament I have experienced a lot of racial abuse.
“Whilst I feel every fan is entitled to their opinion on performance and result I don’t agree or think it’s OK to target someone’s appearance or race.
“As a result of this I will be taking a step back from social media and leaving it to a team to deal with.
“As ever I am grateful for all of the support from the genuine fans but I am taking this measure to protect myself in a bid to keep my focus on helping the team anyway I can.
“Hopefully speaking out will make the people writing this abuse think twice so that others won’t have to deal with it. We have made some historic changes with this Lionesses squad that I am so proud to be a part of and my hope is that by speaking out about this it will make another positive change for all.
“I’m now looking forward and focusing on putting all of my energy into helping my team.”
Lucy Bronze issues warning over Jess Carter abuse: 'No one needs social media'
08:34 , Jamie BraidwoodLucy Bronze has warned social media companies football players can “thrive” without their services after her England team-mate Jess Carter was the target of vile racist online abuse at Euro 2025.
Carter said she will be “taking a step back from social media and leaving it to a team to deal with”, while team-mate Lotte Wubben-Moy said she “will not continue to feed the very platforms that enable this abuse with no consequence” for the remainder of the tournament.
And while Bronze was adamant players could quite easily cut ties with the platforms, she was nevertheless “sad” for Carter, who she conceded might also be “missing out” on a chance to celebrate with supporters as the defending champions prepare for Tuesday’s semi-final with Italy in Geneva.
No one needs social media – Lucy Bronze issues warning over Jess Carter abuse
England ‘very optimistic’ over Leah Williamson injury
08:18 , Jamie BraidwoodEngland are “optimistic” that captain Leah Williamson will be ready to face Italy in the Euro 2025 semi-final.
Williamson rolled her ankle and was forced off during England’s quarter-final win over Sweden on Thursday and was seen leaving the stadium in crutches.
“We're very optimistic that Leah will be available,” Esme Morgan said on Saturday. “She seemed in very high spirits this morning. I want what's best for the team, and that's absolutely having our captain on the pitch for us.”
We will see whether Williamson takes part in training later this morning.
Lucy Bronze explains England’s decision to stop taking the knee
08:17 , Jamie BraidwoodLucy Bronze said the Lionesses have decided against taking the knee before their Euro 2025 semi-final against Italy because there is a clear argument the anti-racism message is not “as strong as it used to be” following the abuse of England defender Jess Carter.
Bronze revealed there is “anger” and “sadness” in the England camp after Carter spoke out against the “vile” and “abhorrent” social media abuse she has received while playing for England at Euro 2025.
The Lionesses have taken the knee before games since the murder of George Floyd in 2020 but will stand before kick-off against Italy on Tuesday. In a statement, the Lionesses said “we and football need to find another way to tackle racism” while the anti-discrimination group Kick It Out backed the players’ decision and called on social media companies to do more to combat racist abuse.
Bronze explains England’s decision to stop taking the knee after Carter abuse
England players want stronger action from FA over racist abuse of Jess Carter
08:16 , Jamie BraidwoodEngland’s players want stronger action from the football authorities, including from the FA, after the racist abuse suffered by Jess Carter at Euro 2025.
As my colleague Miguel Delaney reports, some players want England to also step away from their social media channels in protest.
Defender Lotte Wubben-Moy has said she will no longer “feed” the online platforms where Carter was abused and the Lionesses have hit out at “online poison”.
England players want stronger action from FA over racist abuse of Jess Carter
Top story: England call in police over 'vile' abuse of Jess Carter
08:13 , Jamie BraidwoodEngland’s players have said they will not take the knee before Tuesday’s Euro 2025 semi-final against Italy after defender Jess Carter was sent “vile” and “abhorrent” racist abuse online following their quarter-final win over Sweden.
The Football Association (FA) confirmed they are working with UK police and the relevant social media platforms, while Carter said she would be “taking a step back” from social media as a result of the abuse she has received throughout the tournament.
Prime minister Sir Keir Starmer sent his support to Carter and said: “There is no place for racism in football or anywhere in society. I stand with Jess, the Lionesses, and any players who have suffered racism, on and off the pitch.”
