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Metro
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Why England hero Jess Carter decided to miss Euro 2025 trophy parade
Lionesses defender Jess Carter was a surprise absentee from England's Euro 2025 trophy parade. Around 65,000 fans and members of the Royal Family attended England's joyous trophy parade in London on Tuesday afternoon. The England squad, which retained their Euros title with a penalty shootout win over Spain, was taken along The Mall in an open-top bus. The players then gathered on a stage in front of the Queen Victoria Memorial outside Buckingham Palace where the merriment continued. All but one of England's Euro-winning squad attended the parade, with Carter a surprise absentee following her crucial performance in the final. There had been scrutiny over Carter's place in the team earlier in the tournament but she justified Sarina Wiegman's faith with an impressive performance against World Cup holders Spain. As well as missing the trophy parade in central London, Carter also missed the England squad's visit to Downing Street on Monday evening. That is because the 27-year-old immediately flew back to the United States after the Euro 2025 final to prepare for another game. Carter's club side Gotham FC return to NWSL action on Saturday with an away match against Chicago Stars. According to talkSPORT, it was Carter's decision not her club's to return straightaway, even though it meant missing two days of celebration back in the UK. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video That appears to be the case as fellow England players Esme Morgan and Anna Moorhouse, who also play club football in America, attended the parade. Carter's decision to miss the celebrations divided England fans, with many saying it was a shame she was not involved after helping the Lionesses become two-time European champions. 'Jess Carter deserves to be there,' one fan posted on X with a crying emoji, while another said: 'I so wish Jess Carter was there to feel the love too.' Others said it was an example of 'elite mentality' from Carter, though there were also complaints about the congested football calendar which gives little time for breaks, even after major tournaments. Carter revealed she would be 'taking a step back from social media' during Euro 2025 due to the racist abuse she was suffering. 'From the start of the tournament I have experienced a lot of racial abuse,' said Carter, who is yet to post following England's Euros victory. 'While I feel every fan is entitled to their opinion on performance and result, I don't agree, or think, it's OK to target someone's appearance or race. 'As a result of this I will be taking a step back from social media and leaving it to a team to deal with.' That abuse – plus the prospect of playing in a Euros final – left Carter 'scared' to even play in Sunday's showpiece event in Basel. 'I was super scared to play today for the first time in my life,' Carter told ITV after the match. 'But when I woke up and I saw my team, and the support I had and the belief I had from my teammates, my family and my manager, I knew I could just come out and give it my all. That's all you can do. 'To have that faith from Sarina to put me back in the squad, and that she believed I could help this team win a trophy, was amazing. It gave me a lot of confidence going into this game.' More Trending Speaking at England's trophy parade, Lionesses captain Leah Williamson said: 'I've been crying all the way down The Mall! 'This is unbelievable, probably one of the best things we've been a part of. We're making history every single step. Stay with us, this story is not done yet.' Chloe Kelly, who scored England's winning penalty against Spain, added: 'This is incredible. Pressure, what pressure? 'It is so good to stand side by side with every single one of these girls throughout the whole tournament, and the staff that you don't see behind the scenes.' For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MORE: 'What is Sarina doing?!' – Ian Wright 'baffled' by Wiegman decision in Euro 2025 final MORE: Legendary Lioness hero 'tipped for glittering TV career' after Euros 2025 win MORE: When is the next Women's World Cup and where is it being held?
BBC News
3 minutes ago
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Newcastle midfielder White joins Orient on loan
Leyton Orient have made Newcastle midfielder Joe White their 10th summer 22 year-old has moved on a season-long loan from the Magpies. White told Orient's website, external: "Once Newcastle told me that I'd be allowed to go out on loan, Leyton Orient was my first choice."I saw a lot of the team towards the end of last season, and it was a really exciting one to watch. "I've got better with every loan spell I've had and I believe that my skills can really contribute to us having an entertaining team again this season." The move to Orient is White's fifth loan spell of his has previously had temporary stints at Hartlepool United, Exeter City, Crewe Alexandra and MK played 36 times for MK Dons last season, scoring six goals and setting up two missed out on promotion last season after losing the League One play-off final against Charlton at have responded by making a string of additions, with White joining Killian Cahill, Demetri Mitchell, Michael Craig, Idris El Mizouni, Aaron Connolly, Tyreeq Bakinson, Josh Koroma, Tommy Simkin and Tayo Adaramola in moving to Brisbane Road this head coach Richie Wellens said: "We know we had to make a lot of signings this window due to our departures, and Joe was someone we identified early on as being someone we wanted to bring in."Orient will begin their 2025/26 campaign at Huddersfield Town on Saturday, 2 August.
Daily Mail
3 minutes ago
- Daily Mail
World Rugby chief Alan Gilpin gives his verdict on new rebel R360 league - and outlines key issue that could force players to 'vote with their feet'
World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin has insisted players will 'vote with their feet' if joining the game's proposed new rebel league means they cannot represent their countries too. Mail Sport this week revealed the latest on R360's plans to shake up rugby's established order, with Manchester United and Liverpool owners the Glazers and Fenway Sports Group, as well as Red Bull, ready to buy into the tournament as franchise owners. The first season of R360 is slated to start in September 2026. Home-based English players who join the rebel competition – where contracts of up to $1million-a-season are being offered – would have to give up international rugby to do so. That's because RFU rules state players must be employed by a Premiership club to represent Steve Borthwick 's national side. 'We know players want to play international rugby. It is the pinnacle of the game,' said Gilpin, speaking in Australia on Tuesday. 'It's important whatever is getting endorsed and invested in gives players that opportunity. 'Whatever doesn't give players that opportunity, the players will vote with their feet on that. 'We've got to make sure whatever competitions players are going to play in, they can play in those big moments. They want to and the fans want that too. 'In England, if you don't play Premiership Rugby, you're not selected for the national team other than in some very exceptional circumstances. 'There are different versions of that around the world. 'That's a question national federations need to consider.' Given the lucrative money, as well as numerous other welfare benefits including fewer games on offer with R360, it is likely some players will be willing to give up Test rugby to join. Gilpin believes any external investment into rugby from the likes of Red Bull would be welcomed, so long as it benefits the sport as a whole and not just a few individuals. He added he would be keen to engage with R360's driving forces in 2003 England World Cup winner Mike Tindall and leading agent Mark Spoors as soon as possible. 'We need to have a dialogue with those guys when they are ready to do that. Rugby needs investment,' Gilpin said. 'Rugby is in a really competitive environment. Around the world, every sport is competing in an ever more difficult attention economy. 'Investment into the game is great. 'As long as that investment is driving into the right areas and creating a more financially sustainable game for players and for the wider ecosystem, then we encourage it. 'We've got to understand what that means in the R360 case.'
