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 are building up to their Euro 2025 semi-final against Italy and have revealed an update on the fitness of captain Leah Williamson before travelling to Geneva as they look to return to the final.

When Esme Morgan replaced Jess Carter in the 70th minute of England’s UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 quarter-final on Thursday, she was handed a tough task. She was making her major tournament debut –

Carter came off in the 70th minute as the Lionesses looked to claw their way back into the tie, so she was not on the field when the time came for the penalty shootout. Without any capacity to change the game, she likened the experience of watching the action unfold from the bench to being a supporter.