England's squad are paid handsomely by their clubs for their exploits in the Premier League, Champions League and other major competitions around Europe.
Salaries in the hundreds of thousands of pounds per week have become the norm for the top players, such as England captain and Tottenham star Harry Kane, giving them a lifestyle of fast cars, big houses and exotic holidays.
But what happens to their bank balance when they turn up to international duty, and how much did they get for their exploits at Euro 2020?
The squad have now qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar following their 10-0 victory at San Marino.
How much appearance money do players receive?
International football is more about pride than money. After all, players tend to only spend a few weeks per year representing their country and, in the case of England, they are already substantially rewarded in club football.
England's players are understood to receive a match payment of about £2,000 each - which has been donated to charity since 2008.
According to the English Football Association, women and men have received the same appearance money since January 2020.
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Aaron Ramsey 6 – The Arsenal’s keeper’s international debut will likely be the quietest 90 minutes of his career. He had little to do apart from a save low to his right deep into the first half. PA -
Harry Maguire 8 – Rose highest to put England ahead with his sixth international goal, finishing from a corner inside six minutes. Was subsequently rested in the second half. AP Photo -
Conor Coady 8 – Playing at the base of England’s back three, the Wolves man’s distribution got England started on the attack. He’s still yet to concede for England when starting. PA -
Tyrone Mings 8 – Bored with having little to do in his own half, he ventured forward on occasion and was regularly found galloping into the San Marino half. He dealt well with a rare San Marino venture forward, and then headed home to make it eight for England. AFP -
Trent Alexander-Arnold 8 – The Liverpool man had looked a little bit out of sorts in the first half, but he came alive in the second. His through ball to Gallagher was excellent, and led to a free-kick in a dangerous area, a free-kick he took and which was headed home by Mings. He also delivered a wicked cross that was converted by Saka. PA -
Bukayo Saka 9 – Attacking from the left wing-back position, Saka was heavily involved with England’s second. He cut onto his right foot and his tame shot was deflected home. He then scored with 10 minutes left on the clock, heading home England’s 10th from Alexander-Arnold’s cross. AP Photo -
Kalvin Phillips 8 – The Leeds man formed a solid wall at the base of England’s midfield. He didn’t have to do too much defensively, but his distribution kept England moving forward. Substituted at the break. AP Photo -
Emile Smith Rowe 9 – Making his first start, he got his name on the scoresheet with an instinctive run and clinical finish following Abraham’s neat touch. He would have had two but for an excellent block to deny his header following a Saka cross. Crossed for Kane to get his second. AP Photo -
Phil Foden 9 – The Manchester City man was heavily involved wherever he was on the field. Often dropped deep to get the moves started, but similarly got in the box to try and convert. Came close with a scissor kick, which inadvertently led to an England penalty. AFP -
Harry Kane 10 – Two games, seven goals … Kane was on fire, onverting twice from the penalty spot and then scrambling home with a half volley on his left foot. His fourth was the best, the Spurs striker showing quick feet and then an instinctive sense to find the corner. He’s the fourth England player to score hat-tricks in consecutive internationals, and he’s now level with Gary Lineker on 48 England goals. AP Photo -
SUB: Ben Chilwell (Maguire, 46) 7 – A tidy performance from the Chelsea man. His crossing was superb, and he managed to get into some attacking positions. AP Photo -
SUB: Tammy Abraham (Foden, 46) 8 – Would have been licking his lips in the first half watching the opportunities that fell to Kane, and he subsequently got his name on the scoresheet when he came on. He controlled the ball well and scored on the turn, his goal making up for an earlier miss. AP Photo -
SUB: Reece James (Kane, 63) 7 – James sat in front of the defensive line after coming on, a new role in an England shirt for the Chelsea man. He kept the ball moving well. PA -
SUB: John Stones (Smith Rowe, 74) N/A – Came on to replace Smith Rowe and enjoyed a leisurely run out with little to do. PA
How much prize money would England have received for winning Euro 2020?
If England overcame Italy at Wembley in the final, the jackpot was set to be £24 million.
However, how much of it is passed on to the players is complicated by a £175 million taxpayer-backed loan taken out by the Football Association to counter the financial impact of the pandemic. The Telegraph reported the FA plans to repay the loan before player bonuses are paid.
Again, player fees are set to go to charity.
A statement last May said: "Following positive discussions with the FA, the England senior men's squad are pleased to confirm that a significant donation from their international match fees will be made to NHS Charities Together via the #PlayersTogether initiative.
"This contribution will be taken from a fund already set aside to support a variety of worthy causes using all match fees collated since September 2018."
Who are the highest paid players in the England squad?
Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo leads the way with a weekly wage of £510,000 ($702,000), according to Spotrac..
The Portuguese striker takes over from last season's top earner Gareth Bale, who has returned to Real Madrid after his season-long loan from Real Madrid.
The top 10 highest paid EPL players in 2021/22:
1. Cristiano Ronaldo – Manchester United, £510,000 per week
2. Kevin de Bruyne – Manchester City, £400,000 per week
3. David de Gea – Manchester United, £375,000 per week
4. Jadon Sancho - Manchester United, £350,000 per week
5. Raphael Varane - Manchester United, £340,000 per week
6. Romelu Lukaku – Chelsea, £325,000 per week
7= Jack Grealish – Manchester City, £300,000 per week
7= Raheem Sterling – Manchester City, £300,000 per week
9= N'Golo Kante - Chelsea, £290,000 per week
9= Paul Pogba - Manchester United, £290,000 per week
This article was originally published on July 10, 2021
