England’s Jess Carter targeted by racist abuse during Euro 2025

The England team will remain standing before Tuesday’s semi-final against Italy instead of taking a knee.

Jess Carter is to take a break from social media after receiving racist abuse. Pic: Nick Potts/PA

England defender Jess Carter has revealed she has been the target of “a lot of racial abuse” during Euro 2025.

The 27-year-old, who has started all of the defending champions’ matches so far in Switzerland, said she will take a step back from social media to focus on the rest of the tournament.