Euro 2024 final: How much money are England players paid to play for Three Lions?

England are on the brink of making history as they prepare for the Euro 2024 final, which could see them lift their first ever European Championship. The Three Lions, under the guidance of Gareth Southgate, were heartbreakingly close to glory at Euro 2020, losing out to Italy in a nerve-wracking penalty shootout three years ago.

Now, 58 years after their iconic World Cup victory against West Germany in 1966, England could be lifting another major international trophy if they triumph over Spain this Sunday. However, England’s journey to the final has not been without its challenges.

Despite topping Group C, the team only managed to secure a win against Serbia in their first match, followed by tense draws with Denmark and Slovenia. The round of 16 also proved difficult, with Slovakia taking an early lead. It looked like the end for England until Jude Bellingham’s spectacular bicycle kick deep into stoppage time.

Harry Kane then stepped up to score a crucial header in the additional half hour, propelling England into the quarter-finals against Switzerland. Once again, the Three Lions found themselves trailing when Breel Embolo scored in the 75th minute.

However, Bukayo Saka quickly responded with a goal five minutes later, forcing the game into extra time and penalties. A semi-final clash with the Netherlands proved to be England’s most challenging match yet, as they found themselves 1-0 down early on due to a stunning strike from Xavi Simons.

However, with Phil Foden in the No.10 role, the team appeared more dynamic in attack, as Kane won and converted a penalty in the 18th minute. Substitute Ollie Watkins scored the decisive goal in the 90th minute, sending the Three Lions through to the final and leaving the Dutch side deflated and out of the tournament.

The stage is now set for Sunday’s final against Spain, with an energised England team eager to claim their first trophy in over half a century. But what sort of financial incentive do they have beyond the pride of winning the trophy?

What do England players earn at Euros?

Despite many England players earning tens or even hundreds of thousands of pounds weekly at club level, their national team pay is surprisingly modest. Reports suggest that each England player receives around £2,000 per game – but this sum has been selflessly donated to the England Football Foundation for the past 17 years.

The Foundation redistributes the money to its chosen charities, raising over £5million since 2007. Therefore, while players could earn up to £14,000 for reaching the tournament’s final this summer, they don’t take any of the money home.

Players are also set to receive a substantial bonus if they win the trophy, with The Sun reporting that the squad will receive a £24million bonus should they triumph on Sunday. The publication also suggests that Southgate will be awarded a £4million bonus if he successfully leads the team to European glory.