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' four matches so far in Switzerland, said she will take a step back from social media to focus on the rest of the tournament.

ZURICH (AP) — England defender Jess Carter says she has been subject to racial abuse online at the Women’s European Championship. Carter came in for a lot of criticism for her performance during England’s opening loss to France. And some of that has crossed the line even as the 27-year-old and the Lionesses have reached the semifinals at Euro 2025.

It is clear we and football need to find another way to tackle racism,” a statement from the Lionesses squad read.