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Simon Collings

Lionesses hoping for FA resolution over World Cup bonuses as frustration lingers

England’s players are hoping they can come to a resolution with the FA over their Women’s World Cup bonuses before the tournament starts.

The Lionesses are frustrated that other countries, such as the United States, are set to receive performance-related bonuses and they are not.

England players will receive individual payments directly from FIFA depending on how far they go at the tournament in Australia and New Zealand.

This money ranges from £23,500 for players whose teams are knocked out in the group stages to £211,000 if they win the World Cup.

Originally this money used to be paid to national associations, who would then distribute it to players.

The FA have previously used that money to provide the Lionesses with bonuses, but it is understood the organisation now believes FIFA’s direct payments to be a suitable replacement as it comes from the same pot.

Other leading nations, such as Germany, have taken a similar view and will not be giving performance-related bonuses to other players.

Frustration: The Lionesses are annoyed at not receiving performance-related bonuses at the World Cup (The FA via Getty Images)

England players are frustrated, however, that the likes of Australia, Spain and the USA will give players additional bonuses for going far in the tournament.

England are due to fly to Australia on Wednesday and play their first game at the World Cup on July 22, with players hoping a deal can be struck before then.

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