England Women have the toughest of tests against their Italian counterparts on Tuesday if they want to advance to the European Championship final.

England are building up to their Euro 2025 semi-final against Italy and have revealed an update on the fitness of captain Leah Williamson before travelling to Geneva as they look to return to the final.

ZURICH (AP) — England defender Jess Carter says she has been subject to racial abuse online at the Women’s European Championship. Carter came in for a lot of criticism for her performance during England’s opening loss to France. And some of that has crossed the line even as the 27-year-old and the Lionesses have reached the semifinals at Euro 2025.

England seek a repeat as the Lionesses get stronger each game, while Spain have impressed with their signature flair in possession on the hunt to add a Euro title to their World Cup triumph. Germany are a proven foe with physical play and organization,

Raw emotion and a never-say-die attitude came to the fore as the European champions somehow made it into the semi-finals

As a bloodied Hannah Hampton saved two penalties to send England into the Euro 2025 semi-finals, it was all the more impressive given she was advised at a young age against pursuing football because of an eye condition that affects her depth perception.