BREAKING NEWS Sarina Wiegman reveals why Jess Carter is left OUT of England semi-final after suffering 'disgusting and vile' racist abuse
Wiegman cited tactical decisions rather than the 'disgusting and vile' racist abuse the player said she has endured during the tournament.
In Carter's place, Wiegman has opted to start Esme Morgan at centre-back. The boss said: 'Yes, that decision is based on the tactical challenges we have. We think in this game it is best to put Esme in.
'Jess is good. Of course a lot of things going on but she is good, trained well and is ready to compete and play.
'It is a huge night for everyone, Esme is ready and has been ready for a while, she showed that the other night and I hope she does really well of course.'
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