‘It’s been pretty tough … racism is still going on’
Carter brought off bench in semi-final win against Italy
Jess Carter has thanked England fans for their “unbelievable support” after revealing she had been racially abused on social media at Euro 2025. The Lionesses defender said if her decision to speak up stopped just one instance of abuse then it would have been worth it.
Carter said on Sunday that she was stepping away from social media, because of what her teammates labelled as “online poison” aimed at her throughout this tournament. Before the extra-time win against Italy on Tuesday, England’s substitutes stood arm-in-arm with Carter on the sideline to show their support after deciding not to take the knee before kick-off.
Carter told Sky Sports News: “I totally understand everyone has got their own opinions on how we play. Trust me, no one is more disappointed in some of my performances than what I am, but the colour of my skin has got nothing to do with that.
