Sarina Wiegman says the decision to leave Jess Carter out England’s starting XI for the side’s Women’s Euro 2025 semi-final with Italy was purely ‘tactical’.

My hope is that by speaking out about this, it will make another positive change for all,” wrote a somber Jess Carter while addressing the online racial abuse she has been facing since the beginning of the UEFA Euro 2025.

England manager Sarina Wiegman has issued an injury update ahead of the Women’s Euro 2025 semi-final showdown against Italy. The Lionesses overcame Sweden via a dramatic penalty shootout victory in the quarter-final last Thursday but had several injury concerns coming out of the game.