Williamson set to lead Lionesses in crunch Italy clash

SARINA Wiegman has suggested captain Leah Williamson will be fit for England’s Euro 2025 semifinal against Italy tonight and said Jess Carter is “ready to perform” after the defender revealed she had been the target of racist abuse.

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There were concerns about centre-back Williamson's fitness after she rolled her ankle in extra time of Thursday's dramatic last-eight shootout victory over Sweden, but the Arsenal defender alongside every other member of the squad - trained with the team on Monday morning.

Carter said she would be “taking a step back” from social media, while Football Association CEO Mark Bullingham confirmed his organisation has involved UK police.

Asked if she expected to have a full complement available for the semi in Geneva, England boss Wiegman said: “That's what it looks like, yeah.”