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.

England defender Jess Carter said she has been subject to racial abuse during Euro 2025 and will step back from social media as a result.