England are working with police after defender Jess Carter said she had been experiencing “a lot of racial abuse” during Euro 2025.
In a statement on Sunday, the Lionesses said they would stop the anti-racism gesture of taking a knee before matches as it was “clear we and football need to find another way to tackle racism”.
Carter added she would take a step back from social media.
The Football Association said it was “working with police to ensure those responsible for this hate crime are brought to justice”.
“From the start of the tournament I have experienced a lot of racial abuse,” said Carter, 27.
“While I feel every fan is entitled to their opinion on performance and result, I don’t agree, or think, it’s OK to target someone’s appearance or race.
“As a result of this I will be taking a step back from social media and leaving it to a team to deal with.”
England team-mate Lotte Wubben-Moy said she, too, would be coming off social media.
Carter, who made her England debut in 2017 and has 49 caps, was a member of the squad that won Euro 2022.
Having started her career at Birmingham City, she won five Women’s Super League titles with Chelsea before leaving for Gotham FC last summer.
The United States National Women’s Soccer League side said in a statement: “We are heartbroken and outraged by the racist abuse directed at Jess Carter.
“Jess is not only a world-class football player, she is a role model, a leader and a valued part of our Gotham FC family.
“We stand with Jess, and we deeply appreciate the support for Jess from the Lionesses and England’s Football Association.”
European football’s governing body, Uefa, added: “Abuse and discrimination should never be tolerated, whether in football or society, in person or online.”
The Lionesses’ next match is against Italy in the Euro 2025 semi-finals on Tuesday.