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Lionesses versed for social media ahead of Euro 2025

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June 18, 2025

England players are conscious of the dangers of looking at social media during Euro 2025, with senior figures in the Lionesses squad ready to offer support to younger members of the team if they face hateful comments online.

- JAMIE BRAIDWOOD

Lionesses versed for social media ahead of Euro 2025

It comes after Katie Boulter, the British No 2 tennis player, revealed that she had received death threats and suffered abuse from online trolls after defeats, with Boulter adding that it has become the "norm" for players to have their inboxes flooded with negative comments.

After their memorable Euro 2022 victory increased the spotlight on women's football, Lionesses will arguably be under more attention when they kick off their Euro 2025 campaign against France on Saturday 5 July than they were three years ago.

Striker Alessia Russo says she will come off Instagram during the tournament after taking the decision to step away from her social media apps during the last Women's World Cup.

"I think every player might have a different story about that side of the game but it's definitely one that can be really damaging," Russo said. "I have faced it in the past and I think most players here have.

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