Last updated on .From the section Women's FootballAlex Greenwood's former Manchester United team-mate Lauren James has received racist abuse onlineManchester City and England defender Alex Greenwood says she has had to "learn to deal" with online abuse - but believes it is "getting worse". Greenwood's former Manchester United team-mate Lauren James, 19, said she received racist abuse on social media earlier this month. "I've seen the situation with racism at the moment, the situation with the referee, death threats. "At Manchester City, we spoke about [Lauren James'] situation, if there's anything we can do to help her," Greenwood added. Speaking before the Lionesses' friendly against Northern Ireland on Tuesday, Greenwood's City and England team-mate Ellen White said online abuse was "something we need to stamp out".

Source: BBC February 17, 2021 16:52 UTC