England star Jess Carter to miss open top bus parade for shock reason after Euro 2025 win
England's open top bus parade to mark their Euro 2025 triumph takes place on Tuesday but one key member of the squad will not be present.
After making history by beating Spain on penalties to retain their crown and become the first England team to win a major tournament on home soil, Sarina Wiegman's side visited Downing Street and were hosted by Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and sports minister Stephanie Peacock on Monday.
Celebrations will be ramped up with an open top bus parade in central London, which includes a procession at The Mall and a ceremony at the Queen Victoria Memorial, hosted by former star Alex Scott.
However, defender Jess Carter was absent from the Downing Street visit and will not be part of the rest of the celebrations despite an incredible performance in the final in Basel.
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Carter, who started every game bar one in the tournament and was subjected to vile racist abuse, said she would be getting "very drunk" after the triumph.
But it's now back to business for the 27-year-old, who has flown back to the United States to prepare for another game.
The centre-back plies her trade with Gotham FC in New York and they take on the Chicago Stars away from home in the NWSL on Saturday.
With little rest, she has returned to training ahead of the game at the SeatGeek Stadium.
Former Chelsea player Carter is one of three England stars who are playing across the pond, alongside Esme Morgan and Anna Moorhouse .
Morgan turns out for Washington Spirit and Moorhouse represents Orlando Pride but both were given permission by their clubs to enjoy the celebrations.
Carter, who won five WSL titles with Chelsea, showed incredible resilience to battle through the abuse she received only and gave an honest interview after the victory.
"I was super scared of playing the final for the first time in my life," she told ITV.
“When I woke up in the morning and saw my team and saw the support I had - and the belief I had from my team-mates, manager and family - I could come out and give my all. That’s all you can do.
“It’s incredible, the fans have been incredible all tournament and we couldn’t have done this without them. We’re so grateful for them and this moment.
"Giving up is not in our DNA. We have stuck together from minute one. I couldn’t be prouder of this team and I’m so honoured to be proud of it."
Carter and her England colleagues are set to share a record £1.7 million bonus pot, while some pivotal members are likely to be rewarded in the next honours list.
Topics: England, Womens Football
Josh Lawless