Sarina Wiegman has said Jess Carter is “ready to perform and compete” in England’s semi-final against Italy on Tuesday night, praising the defender’s strength of character in the face of racist abuse received during Euro 2025.
Wiegman is expected to keep faith with Carter after a below-par performance against Sweden in the previous round – one of many in the team that night – but the head coach said they had discussed the possibility of her not playing.
