Football Daily Women's Euros: Penalty drama & Jess Carter subjected to racist abuse
On the pitch Ellen and Tom give their insight into some dramatic football in the quarter-finals, how England will go into their semi-final against Italy and what is going on with penalties at this tournament!
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02:32 Statements on Jess Carter racist abuse
12:00 Alex Greenwood with Katie Smith
22:10 Ellen on Sweden game
31:10 Italian threat
36:15 Ann-Katrin Berger
42:11 Penalties!
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Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below Bearing this in mind, Nakajima explained how the Yaris specifically, as well as the GR brand as a whole, 'is symbolic because it [represents] a change of culture at Toyota, focusing less on the volume and cost-competitiveness of a car and more on making the best car possible.' If you've never driven a GR Yaris, it's important to try and convey how tactile an experience it is, and we certainly don't mean that in a sense of the car being draped in plush, sumptuous materials – something which it most definitely isn't. The gearbox, for example, is superbly rewarding to operate, with the gearstick perfectly positioned, a short-yet-satisfying throw and emitting the sort of deep 'clunk' whenever you shift that would feel right at home in one of those ASMR videos you see and hear online. Advertisement - Article continues below Plus, despite its four-wheel drive system being electronically controlled – drivers can select Normal or Track settings to adjust the torque distribution – the sensation of the car shifting its power around in order to maintain maximum grip is palpable, with the Yaris' rallying pedigree most evident when you're pushing on through the tight, twisting roads of places like the Peak District, where we've explored the GR's abilities. It's no surprise, then, that the GR Yaris and its rallying success – three World Championships since 2022 – has turbocharged support for the Gazoo Racing brand; the hot Yaris, for example, has been notoriously hard for buyers to secure an allocation for, while the GR86 (the successor to the aforementioned GT86) made the ticket sales for the Oasis reunion tour seem slow, selling out in just 90 minutes. 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England Women continue to impress in the tournament as they look to secure back-to-back final appearances at the European Championships The Lionesses continue their defence of the European title as they prepare to face Italy in Geneva tonight. After a nerve-jangling victory against Sweden, England's Lionesses are gearing up for a pivotal Euro semi-final against Italy in Geneva on Tuesday. The defending champions showed true grit, overturning a two-goal deficit thanks to standout performances from Lucy Bronze and Michelle Agyemang. Over seven million viewers watched as England edged past Sweden in a penalty shootout, keeping hopes alive for consecutive European crowns. This latest triumph means Sarina Wiegman's squad have now reached the last four at six major tournaments running—a testament to their consistency at the top level. Their route to this stage was anything but easy, with a chaotic quarter-final that tested nerves and resilience. Looking ahead, England will feel confident facing an Italian side ranked seven places below Sweden. The Lionesses are unbeaten in their last five encounters with Italy—winning four, including a commanding 5–1 result earlier this year in Spain. Italy arrive at this stage enjoying their strongest Euros campaign since finishing runners-up in 1997. Their path has been less convincing: only one group stage win against Belgium and a dramatic late goal to see off Norway in the quarters. That victory marked just their second knockout-stage success at a major tournament since their heyday nearly three decades ago. With history on their side and momentum building, England will be favourites to progress. However, Italy's recent resilience suggests they can't be underestimated. Both teams know what's at stake—a place in the final and a shot at glory on Europe's biggest stage. England vs Italy Odds England - 3/5 Draw - 3/1 Italy - 5/1 18+ | Gamble responsibly | | Odds subject to change England vs Italy Betting Tips England win and both teams to score - 2/1 Over 2.5 goals - 8/11 18+ | Gamble responsibly | | Odds subject to change England vs Italy Betting Offer If you are on the lookout for the latest free bet offers, then look no further. Here, not only do we bring you numerous free bet offers, but all from the very best betting sites in the industry. Each bookie we recommend is fully licensed and regulated by the UK Gambling Commission, so you know you are always betting on a safe and trustworthy site. Check out the Mirror Betting Hubs Free Bets offers here. Gamble responsibly Reach plc is committed to promoting safer gambling. All of our content and recommended bets are advised to those aged 18 or over. Odds are subject to change too. We strongly encourage our readers to only ever bet what they can afford to lose. For more information, please call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or visit
