England coach Sarina Wiegman says defender Jess Carter is ready to play in the Women's European Championship semifinals against Italy after being targeted with racist abuse online.

England coach Sarina Wiegman said Monday that Lionesses defender Jess Carter is "ready to perform" in the Women's Euro 2025 semi-final against Italy despite racial abuse against her overshadowing the build-up to the game.

Sarina Wiegman has described the racial abuse suffered by Jess Carter as “ridiculous” and “disgusting” ahead of England’s European Championship semi-final against Italy on Tuesday. Carter revealed on social media on Sunday that from the start of the tournament,