Sarina Wiegman's side rode their luck throughout the knockout stages, but ultimately emerged as European champions again, beating Spain in the final
Jess Carter helped the Lionesses to make history at Euro 2025, but she will not form part of the trophy parade in London.
Former Chelsea defender Jess Carter made a heartbreaking admission after playing an important part in England Women's Euro 2025 triumph over world champions Spain on Sunday. Carter claimed that she was 'scared' to take the field in Basel after being the victim of racist abuse, however, her team-mates motivated her to play in the final.
Ian Wright has weighed in on the Lionesses' decision to no longer take the knee before matches, expressing that, had he still been an active player, he would consider continuing the act as a personal symbol of standing against racism. The former England and Arsenal striker emphasised that taking the knee should always have been an individual choice rather than a mandated team action.
Lionesses boss Sarina Wiegman says Jess Carter is ready to play against Italy in the Euro 2025 semi-finals despite being racially abused online.
The 2022 winners are into a sixth-successive major semi-final, but must make changes to successfully defend their European Championship title
Lionesses defender Jess Carter has spoken out against racist abuse she has received on social media during England's Euro 2025 campaign.
England's hopes of progressing to the semi-finals of the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 took a major hit after a nightmare first half saw them go two goals down to a sharp and clinical Sweden side. Supporters were left stunned as the reigning champions struggled to deal with the early intensity from the Scandinavians, who capitalised on two defensive errors from Jess Carter to establish control.
Sarina Wiegman's tactical tweak in victory over the Netherlands allowed the Gotham defender to thrive, just days after her nightmare against France
