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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Matt Hughes

England Women in dispute again with FA over bonuses

Captain Leah Williamson (left) and Millie Bright
Captain Leah Williamson (left) and senior player Millie Bright are among those leading the negotiations on behalf of the England team. Photograph: Anthony Hanc/Shutterstock

England Women are facing another impasse with the Football Association over bonuses, with the squad yet to agree to the terms they have been offered for their European Championship defence this summer.

A dispute over bonuses interrupted the Lionesses’ preparations for the World Cup two years ago, with the FA initially refusing to offer performance-related payments after Fifa introduced individual player fees. That led to negotiations being paused on the eve of the tournament after concerns they were proving a distraction.

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