ENGLAND stars will earn a staggering bonus of £14million if they win Euro 2024.
The Three Lions kick off their European Championship campaign against Serbia at 8pm this evening.
After suffering defeat on penalties to Italy in the final last time, Gareth Southgate’s side will be hoping to go one better in Germany.
And on top of Euro’s glory, the Three Lions stars are also in for a nice bonus treat if they are able to bring home the trophy.
That is because if they go on to lift the trophy on July 14, the squad has negotiated a bumper share of the £24million the FA will receive.
Players including captain Harry Kane and superstar Jude Bellingham will share a pot adding up to £9.6m.
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However, boss Southgate is in for the biggest windfall of all.
The 53-year-old will receive a cool £4m bonus, while assistant Steve Holland has also been promised a tidy sum.
This £14m total pot is a new record up from the 2022 World Cup, when stars were in line to make £13m.
Sponsorship consultant Nigel Currie said Kane and co would rake in millions more in big money deals for the rest of their careers.
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He said: “Of course, the players love playing for their country but football is huge business and they would fully deserve their bonuses.
“Sponsorships and endorsements will go through the roof.
“Their transfer value will increase and they will have life-long fame.
“Unlike the class of 1966 their fame and rewards for winning will begin from day one and continue for many years to come.”
SunSport revealed yesterday that Bukayo Saka was set to start for England in Gelsenkirchen after winning a fitness battle.
The full expected line up will also feature Trent Alexander-Arnold in midfield, Marc Guehi in centre-back and Phil Foden off the wing.
England Euro 2024 guide
GARETH SOUTHGATE is under no illusions coming into this competition – it is win or bust.
The Three Lions have never had a better opportunity to end their 58-year wait for a major international trophy given the talent and experience they have in their armoury.
MANAGER: Gareth Southgate
The former England star has come closer than anyone since Sir Alf Ramsey to ending the Three Lions’ trophy hoodoo.
Southgate is aware that the nations expects, and has even suggested he will quit if he doesn’t deliver the European Championship.
STAR MAN: Jude Bellingham
The Real Madrid star is arguably the world’s best player at the moment and gives England the platform they need to dominate big games.
How England attack
England will look to dominate the ball against almost everybody.
Declan Rice is crucial in progressing the ball, Bellingham, Saka and Foden will rotate to pull defenders out of position and Kane can both score and drop deep to provide chances for others.
How England defend
England press man-to-man with the midfield pushing up to support Kane when the ball is lost and look to win it as close to the opposition goal as possible.
However, the left-back spot could be a cause for concern, particularly with Luke Shaw entering the tournament with fitness worries.
Read the full England Euro 2024 guide here, including predicted line-ups, odds and Wags.
England and Serbia have only faced off once back when the latter competed as Serbia and Montenegro.
The two teams met in 2003 during an international friendly at the King Power Stadium.
The Three Lions won 2-1 thanks to goals by Steven Gerrard and Joe Cole, while Nenad Jestrovic temporarily equalised for his country.
England also hold a better record from back when Serbia competed as part of Yugoslavia.
The national team won five out of 14 matches, of which they lost four.
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The likes of AC Milan’s Luka Jovic and Juventus’ Filip Kostic available to fire up the attack of manager Dragan Stojkovic.
Al-Hilal’s Sergej Milinkovic-Savic could also prove a problem in midfield.
Serbia Euro 2024 guide
SERBIA have qualified for three of the last four World Cups but been non-existent on the European front in the past 24 years.
When they last appeared at the Euros, back in 2000, they were still called Yugoslavia and played in blue, as opposed to the red they wear today.
MANAGER: Dragan Stojkovic
Captain, leader, legend of the old Yugoslavia. Was named in the team of the tournament at Italia 90.
STAR MAN: Dusan Tadic
His best years may be behind him, but the 35-year-old is still capable of controlling games in midfield with a creative spark that cannot be ignored.
How Serbia attack
Serbia have a slow and patient build-up as they look to work the ball into the middle of the pitch.
But when they reach those areas they will rapidly change the pace and look to find foxes in the box, Aleksandar Mitrovic and/or Dusan Vlahovic.
How Serbia defend
Serbia’s striker tends to press high while the rest of the team sit deeper.
But their press can be inconsistent, leaving them easy to pass through or beat with a ball over the top.
Read the full Serbia Euro 2024 guide, including predicted line-up, odds and Wags
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