Why Lionesses will no longer take the knee following Jess Carter abuse
The decision follows "vile" racist abuse received by England defender Jess Carter on social media during the tournament.
Lucy Bronze stated the team felt the anti-racism message of taking the knee was no longer as effective, leading to 'anger' and 'sadness' within the squad about abuse directed at Carter.
The Lionesses believe football needs to find new ways to combat racism, a sentiment supported by anti-discrimination group Kick It Out, who urged social media companies to do more.
Bronze highlighted that online abuse in women's football is escalating with the sport's growth, particularly targeting female players, and called for social media platforms to implement solutions.
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