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Jess Carter: Lionesses
Warwick-born defender Jess Carter made her senior Lionesses debut on 28 November 2017 against Kazakhstan. Born on 27 October 1997, Carter has established herself across an England career spanning 2017 to the present day. A current international, she has made 56 appearances and scored three goals, with her last England outing coming on 13 October 2026.
Carter has been included in England squads for three major tournaments during a trophy-laden era. She was part of the victorious squads at both the 2022 and 2025 UEFA Women's Championships, claiming two European titles. She also featured in the squad that finished as runners-up at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.
Carter has been included in England squads for three major tournaments during a trophy-laden era. She was part of the victorious squads at both the 2022 and 2025 UEFA Women's Championships, claiming two European titles. She also featured in the squad that finished as runners-up at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.
Caps56
Goals3
Player file
At a glance
- Born27 October 1997
- BirthplaceWarwick
- England debut28 November 2017 v Kazakhstan
Major tournaments
2022 UEFA Women's Championship2023 FIFA Women's World Cup2025 UEFA Women's Championship
Every England goal
Jess Carter's goals
Goals3In our match records
Matches scored in3Of 56 caps
Hat-tricks0Three or more in a match
Opponents3Different nations scored against
Season by season
Goals by year
| Year | Goals |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Favourite opponents
Most goals against
- First England goal
- v Latvia, 30 November 2021 · FIFA Women's World Cup · Qualifier
- Latest
- v Ukraine, 9 June 2026 · FIFA Women's World Cup · Qualifier · Group A3
| No. | Date | Match | Competition | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 9 Jun 2026 | England 3–0 UkraineFIFA Women's World Cup · Qualifier · Group A3 | FIFA Women's World Cup · Qualifier · Group A3 | 14' |
| 2 | 23 Feb 2024 | England 7–2 AustriaWomen's International friendly | Women's International friendly | 70' |
| 1 | 30 Nov 2021 | England 20–0 LatviaFIFA Women's World Cup · Qualifier | FIFA Women's World Cup · Qualifier | 56' |