Jess Carter thanks ‘incredible’ England fans for support in wake of racism
Jess Carter, an England Lionesses defender, has expressed gratitude to the "incredible" England fans for their support during the Euro 2025 tournament. Carter revealed that she had been subjected to racial abuse on social media, leading her to step away from social media. Before the semi-final match against Italy, Carter's teammates showed their support by standing arm-in-arm with her on the sideline, deciding not to take the knee before kick-off. Carter acknowledged that the situation has been "pretty tough" and emphasized that racism is still an ongoing issue. Despite the challenges, she believes that speaking up about the abuse could help prevent future instances, making it a worthwhile effort.
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