England is optimistic that captain Leah Williamson will play against Italy in the Women’s European Championship semifinals on Tuesday.

OBERENTFELDEN, Switzerland - Italy might be heading into their Women's Euro semi-final against reigning champions England as underdogs on Tuesday, but the squad believe that they have earned the right to be feared by the other teams remaining in the competition.

England will face Sweden in the Euro 2025 quarter-finals on Thursday evening after Italy reached the semi-finals for the first time since 1997

ZURICH — England defender Jess Carter says she has been subject to racial abuse online at the Women’s European Championship. Carter came in for a lot of criticism for her performance during England’s opening loss to France. And some of that has crossed the line even as the 27-year-old and the Lionesses have reached the semifinals at Euro 2025.

Italy captain Cristiana Girelli scores a 90th-minute winner as they beat Norway to set up a potential semi-final against holders England.