England vs Italy - 2025 Women's Euros: Live score, team news and updates as the Lionesses refuse to take the knee ahead of semi-final clash after Jess Carter abuse
It's been a tumultuous few days since the England's helter-skelter quarter-final against Sweden, culminating in Jess Carter's announcement that she would be taking some time away from social media after receiving a barrage of vile racist abuse.
But after receiving an outpouring of support in the wake of sharing her experience, Carter is back at Stade de Geneve, and England will be keen to let their performance do the talking as they look to move past the shameful, but all-too-common incident.
It should be a nail-biter: Italy, at first glance, seem a straightforward prospect on route to the final... but after an uneven tournament, Wiegman's squad will know that it's not over until it's over.
Kick-off is at 8pm, but stick with us as we bring you all the build-up, team news, and more from Geneva.
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