FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Women's International Friendly - England Press Conference - St. George's Park, Burton upon Trent, Britain - June 28, 2025 England's Jess Carter during the press conference Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra/File Photo
GENEVA (Reuters) -England midfielder Georgia Stanway said supporting teammate Jess Carter amid the racist abuse she has received has strengthened the bond between the players ahead of their Euro 2025 semi-final against Italy on Tuesday in Geneva.
Defending champions England squeaked through to the semis after a penalty shootout on Thursday against Sweden, but the past two days have been dominated by talk about racism in football after Carter, who is Black, revealed she has been the target of abuse since the tournament began.
