Unity Amid Adversity: England's Stand Against Racism
England's national team rallies around defender Jess Carter as they face racist abuse, strengthening their unity before the Euro 2025 semi-final against Italy. Coach Wiegman supports her players and emphasizes the need to combat racism, while focusing on the upcoming match and addressing complacency concerns.
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In light of racial abuse faced by teammate Jess Carter, England's unity has only grown stronger ahead of their Euro 2025 semi-final against Italy, according to midfielder Georgia Stanway. England barely reached the semi-finals after a tough match against Sweden, but recent discussions have centered around the pervasive racism in the sport.
Coach Sarina Wiegman expressed readiness to include Carter in Tuesday's lineup, underscoring Carter's resilience amidst adversity. Meanwhile, there are fitness concerns regarding captain Leah Williamson, who struggled with an ankle injury but is expected to recover in time for the match.
Wiegman downplayed suggestions that England, in their sixth major tournament semi-final, are favorites, respecting Italy as equals. In a shift from tradition, England will stand instead of taking the knee before the match, aiming to stimulate further conversation about racism.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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