Jess Carter: England defender grateful for ‘incredible love’ to play in Euro 2025 semi-final win

“I was trying to focus on not crying,” added Carter, when asked to describe her emotions on the touchline.

“[Standing together] was about bringing awareness back to racism, that it’s still here and present and that people are still having to put up with it.

“I’m not saying massive change is going to be made but we wanted to make the point again to people sending hateful comments. We’re here to try to do well for your country, perform for your country.

“I don’t mind the comments about not playing great, I can handle those ones, but the colour of my skin has nothing to do with my feet. I’ll continue to give everything for my country.”

On her decision to open up about the abuse, the former Chelsea defender said: “It was really tough for me to step up and speak about something. I’m not really a person to do that, I keep my head down and keep going.

“But it got to a point where I didn’t feel comfortable or confident in myself.

“I spoke with my team and everyone has been incredible. The support from my team has been amazing.”

Having gone a goal down, England looked set for defeat in Geneva but were rescued by a 96th-minute Michelle Agyemang equaliser, before Chloe Kelly scored in the final minute of extra time after her penalty was saved.

Wiegman’s side will face Spain or Germany in the final on Sunday, 27 July at 17:00 BST.