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      England’s Lionesses set to become millionaires if they win World Cup on Sunday – here’s how

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      ENGLAND’S Lionesses are set to be millionaires if they become World Cup champions.Branding experts believe that health, beauty, well-being and sport firms will be queueing up to offer the players “seven-figure sponsorship contracts”.
      England’s Lionesses are set to be millionaires if they become World Cup champions tomorrowCredit: Getty
      Experts believe that players such as Ella Toone could score seven-figure sponsorship contractsCredit: Getty
      More than seven million UK viewers tuned in to watch Wednesday’s 3-1 semi-final victory over Australia — with that number expected to top 12 million for the final against Spain.
      As Brits plan their match-watch parties, supermarket Aldi expected to sell more than 250,000 cans of beer and one million packets of crisps this weekend — and 45 bottles of Prosecco every minute.
      Each of the squad will take home a £211,000 bonus if they win tomorrow.
      But that could be just the beginning.
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      Sponsorship consultant Nigel Currie said: “This is the most ­fantastic opportunity for the Lionesses and the FA.
      “Marketeers are always on the lookout for high-profile athletes and in particular female athletes to endorse their products.
      “Emma Raducanu has done extremely well with commercial contracts on the back of winning the US Open and there’s huge potential for many Lionesses to cash in on winning the World Cup.
      “Doing so would be such a unique achievement that the potential riches are even greater.
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      “Apart from their existing sponsors, which may well have additional success bonuses built in, several of the high-profile players could expect to be earning seven-figure endorsement and sponsorship contracts on the back of a World Cup success.
      He concluded: “The Lionesses have a great image, are extremely personable and all communicate very well which will make them even more attractive from a marketing point of view.”
      The Sun can reveal that defender Lucy Bronze has tucked away the most cash of all the England squad.
      The Barcelona star, 31, has already amassed £197,832 in her firm LRTB Limited after signing deals with Pepsi and Visa.
      Captain Millie Bright has put away £70,467 in her company called Bright 4 Futures Limited, according to latest accounts.
      Meanwhile, goalkeeper Mary Earps has saved £49,458 in her firm Mary Earps Ltd.
      Goalkeeper Mary Earps has saved £49,458 in her firm Mary Earps LtdCredit: Getty
      The Lionesses were seen returning to the pitch for their penultimate training session, ahead of the finalCredit: PA
      Alex Greenwood has saved £24,510 and Lauren James has put away £14,590.
      Yesterday the Lionesses were seen returning to the pitch for their penultimate training session, ahead of the final.
      Snaps showed the team in action at Central Coast Stadium, near Sydney, as they get ready for the biggest match of their careers.
      Videos shared on the Lionesses’ Instagram page also showed the players on fitness bikes.
      Speaking about how training was going, striker Chloe Kelly, 25, told the latest episode of Lionesses Down Under: “It’s been exciting.
      “We’ve got smiles on our faces and are enjoying ourselves.”
      Last night England’s Dutch boss Sarina Wiegman, 53, said she was feeling “confident” for the final.
      She told Sky News: “First of all, I’m very excited.
      “I have a lot of confidence in our team. I think we’re in a very good place, everyone’s fit.
      “We really want to leave with that World Cup.
      “What we are focusing on is how we want to play.
      “We are going to do anything to be at our best and then hopefully that gives us the success we want.”
      She also committed her future to the Lionesses, saying: “I want to stay with England.”
      In another example of final fever, Thorpe Park in Surrey is to give Sunday’s first 23 visitors “fast track” passes to jump to the front of roller-coaster queues.
      And the Armed Forces sent good luck to the squad ahead of the match.
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      A message from HMS Medway at the Falkland Islands said: “We wish the Lionesses the very best this weekend.
      “Good luck, girls, it’s coming home!”
      Snaps have shown the team in action at Central Coast Stadium, near Sydney, as they get ready for the biggest match of their careersCredit: Getty
      England’s Dutch boss Sarina Wiegman has said she was feeling ‘confident’ for the finalCredit: Getty More

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      Where can I buy England Women’s World Cup final shirt?

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      ENGLAND are ready to take on Spain in the final of the Women’s World Cup.The Lionesses, overseen by manager Sarina Wiegman, have made it all the way to the last stage of the FIFA tournament with the support of the country behind them.
      England’s Alessia Russo is part of the Lioness squad taking on Spain at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023Credit: Stephanie Meek – CameraSport via Getty Images
      Where can I buy an England Women’s World Cup final shirt?
      If you want to show your support for England’s women’s national team at the final of the World Cup, it is possible to buy a shirt.
      Lioness shirts can be bought through on the official England website and through the Nike website.
      The kits are also available through Foudys, which describes itself as “the first and only official store in the world dedicated to women’s football.”
      Shirts are priced at £79.95 each, though the England store has strips that are personalised with the names of the players which cost a little more, at £94.95.
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      England’s first kit is made up of the traditional white top with navy blue shorts.
      The away kit, meanwhile, is light blue.
      Both the home and away shirts are available to purchase.
      England will be wearing their light blue kit with white socks as they take on Spain in the World Cup final.
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      This is due to the fact that their white kit features dark blue shorts which are too similar to Spain’s.
      What other merchandise can I buy for the World Cup final?
      Nike has a range of other products that fans can purchase to support the Lionesses.
      The website sells a football jacket for £79.95, a t-shirt for £27.95 and joggers for £49.95.
      Foudys, meanwhile, also has various products that England fans can buy and wear for the big final.
      Their range includes socks for £6.99, a pullover hoodie for £84.95 and a zip-up jacket for £89.95.
      When is the Women’s World Cup final?
      The final of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 will take place on Sunday August 20.
      The match, held at Stadium Australia in Sydney, will start at 11am UK time.
      The England vs Spain game will be broadcast live across the BBC, with coverage on BBC One, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport Online, BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds.
      On ITV, meanwhile, live coverage will be available on TV and online via ITVX. More

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      Gianni Infantino ‘at it again’ say fans as Fifa president gives cringe speech telling women ‘you have the power’

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      FIFA president Gianni Infantino has baffled fans with a bizarre speech ahead of the Women’s World Cup final.The 53-year-old, who holds the most powerful position in football, told female players that they have to “pick the right battles” in the fight for equal pay and treatment.
      Infantino gave a bizarre speech on Friday about women in footballCredit: Getty
      Those in the audience looked unimpressedCredit: Sky Sports
      The speech drew criticism from former Ballon d’Or winner HegerbergCredit: Getty
      Speaking in Sydney, he said: “I say to all the women, and you know I have four daughters, so I have a few at home, I say to all the women that you have the power to change.
      “Pick the right battles. Pick the right fights. You have the power to change.
      “You have the power to convince us men what we have to do and what we don’t have to do. You do it. Just do it.
      “With men, with Fifa, you will find open doors. Just push the doors. They are open.”
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      Infantino’s bizarre speech left many fans gobsmacked, with one person tweeting: “I regret to inform you that FIFA President Gianni Infantino is at it again.”
      Another added: “It’s easier to tweet when he’s not at it.”
      A third wrote: “As a man myself, people like him making comments like that make me cringe.
      “Many of us fellas are better than him, believe me. Women are better than him. Most people are better than him!”
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      A fourth person commented: “Decades of keeping women out and now he’s saying just push the doors open. No, you need to invite them in.”
      While a fifth simply said: “He really needs to just stop talking.”
      Infantino’s comments also drew criticism from Lyon striker and former Ballon d’Or winner Ada Hegerberg.
      The Norway international tweeted: “Working on a little presentation to convince men. Who’s in?”
      Infantino shocked fans with his unusual speech prior to the Men’s World Cup in November.
      He started an hour-long presentation by saying: “Today I feel Qatari. Today I feel Arab. Today I feel African. Today I feel gay. Today I feel disabled. Today I feel a migrant worker.
      “Of course I am not Qatari, Arab, gay or disabled.”
      England are set to face Spain in the Women’s World Cup final on Sunday.
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      The Lionesses are undefeated so far at this Women’s World Cup, having secured wins over Haiti, Denmark, China, Nigeria, Colombia and Australia.
      Meanwhile, Spain have won all-but one game on their way to the final. More

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      Seven controversial and awkward moments at the Women’s World Cup from handshake snub to X-rated blast and BBC apology

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      THE Women’s World Cup will come to an end this weekend when England face Spain in a thrilling finale.It has been a tournament to remember, with so many twists and turns, unexpected exits and underdog stories.
      The Women’s World Cup comes to an end this weekendCredit: AP
      But amongst all that there has been some controversial moments.
      From X-rated rants to awkward interviews and even the odd broadcasting gaffe, this summer has had it all.
      So as the curtain starts to fall, SunSport looks back at some of the most bizarre and contentious moments from the last month.
      Handshake snub
      ON the opening day of the Women’s World Cup, Ireland defender Ruesha Littlejohn caused a stir when she refused to shake the hand of Australia winger Caitlin Foord.
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      Littlejohn snubbed a handshake with Foord on the opening dayCredit: ITV
      Fans suggested that the snub may have been motivated by Littlejohn’s split from long-term partner and Ireland captain Katie McCabe.
      They separated after more than seven years together shortly before the World Cup – as confirmed by McCabe on the UK’s Player Tribune.
      McCabe and Foord – who both play for Women’s Super League giants Arsenal – are good friends off the field and went on holiday to Ibiza together prior to the tournament.
      Littlejohn and Foord then clashed late in the match – which ended 1-0 to the Aussies – and the Ireland star had to be restrained by her team-mates.
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      German star gets POTM – despite exit
      ALEXANDRA POPP was far from impressed when she picked up her Player of the Match trophy following Germany’s 1-1 draw with South Korea.
      The shock result saw the European giants crash out of the Women’s World Cup at the group stages.
      Popp looked far from happy after picking up her POTM trophyCredit: Getty
      Despite the circumstances, Popp was named Player of the Match.
      But the devastated star could not have looked less happy when posing with her prize.

      X-rated blast picked up on TV
      IN another group stage gaffe, BBC commentators were forced to apologise after a foul-mouthed rant was overheard on TV during a match between Canada and Australia.
      In the 65th minute of the clash, Canada’s Allysha Chapman used some colourful language after clashing with Hayley Raso.
      Chapman’s foul language was picked up by TV microphones after she clashed with RasoCredit: AP
      She shouted: “She f***ing jumped into me you t***!”
      It prompted BBC commentator Robyn Cowen to swiftly apologise for the language.
      Cowen said: “Apologies there if any language was picked up on the very sensitive pitch-side microphones it seems.”
      Graphic gaffe
      THE BBC dropped an embarrassing clanger ahead of the first Women’s World Cup semi-final on Tuesday.
      Ahead of Spain’s clash with Sweden, the broadcaster somehow completely messed up both line-up graphics.
      The BBC completely messed up the line-up graphicsCredit: Twitter @mj_kane
      Pictures of England stars were used instead of Spain and Sweden playersCredit: Twitter @mj_kane
      For both semi-finalists, the starting XI was shown with the correct player names in the right positions.
      But the BBC used photos of ENGLAND players instead in a hilarious blunder.
      It saw Lauren James’ face used for two-time Ballon d’Or Feminin winner Alexia Putellas and Johanna Rytting Kaneryd while Mary Earps took her place in goal under the names Catalina Coll and Zecira Musovic.
      BBC apologise for ‘inappropriate’ question
      BBC chiefs were forced to apologise after a reporter asked Morocco captain Ghizlane Chebbak an “inappropriate” question during a press conference.
      Chebbak faced the media prior to Morocco’s Women’s World Cup opener against Germany.
      Chebbak was asked an inappropriate question during a press conferenceCredit: Reuters
      During the presser, the forward was asked if there are any gay players in Morocco’s squad.
      A BBC World Service reporter asked: “In Morocco, it’s illegal to have a gay relationship. Do you have any gay players in your squad and what’s life like for them in Morocco?”
      The moderator immediately stepped in, saying: “Sorry, this is a very political question, so we’ll just stick to questions relating to football.”
      Following the incident, a BBC spokesperson told CNN: “We recognise that the question was inappropriate.
      “We had no intention to cause any harm or distress.”
      Rapinoe’s awkward interview
      MEGAN Rapinoe was forced to correct a reporter for an error following the USA’s 0-0 draw with Portugal.
      Reigning champions USA shocked fans by finishing second in Group E – two points behind table-toppers Netherlands.
      Rapinoe was forced to correct a reporter during an interviewCredit: Getty
      The Stars and Stripes confirmed their spot in the knockouts following the draw, but one reporter questioned Rapinoe if she would’ve liked more from the game.
      She responded: “What are you digging for here? I mean of course you want to win every game obviously but ultimately we don’t want to be going home…we’re alright.”
      The reporter then got her facts muddled by suggesting the last time the USA finished second in a group at the Women’s World Cup they still won the tournament.
      However, Rapinoe was quick to correct her, adding: “Japan won in 2011 actually. We did make it to the final but if you want to get to the final you have to get through the group stage I guess…”
      The USA then crashed out of the tournament at the round-of-16 on penalties following a 0-0 draw with Sweden.
      Rapinoe missed her spot kick before Lina Hurtig sent Sweden through in dramatic fashion.
      Spain’s ongoing feud with Vilda
      SPAIN’S successful Women’s World Cup campaign has been marred by an ongoing feud behind the scenes.
      Last September, 18 senior players – including Aitana Bonmati, Ona Batlle and two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas – went on STRIKE and protested a series of issues involving members of the coaching staff as well as the Royal Spanish Football Federation.
      Spain have been embroiled in an ongoing feud with VildaCredit: PA
      Putellas snubbed Vilda and his assistant after being substituted in the semi-finalsCredit: Getty
      Sources told The Athletic that they pointed to a lack of professionalism from the RFEF and complained about the behaviour of certain members of Jorge Vilda’s coaching team.
      Despite claims that Vilda had created a toxic atmosphere among the camp, the RFEF stood by the manager.
      And many fans and players were left angered as a result.
      Despite this, five striking players travelled to the World Cup, while three chose to stay at home.
      Mapi Leon, Patri Guijarro and Claudia Pina all made themselves unavailable for selection for the 23-woman squad.
      And despite their absence, Spain have been able to advance all the way to the final.
      But there is still some friction among the players and the staff.
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      After being substituted in the 57th minute of Spain’s semi-final clash with Sweden, Alexia Putellas completely dismissed Vilda and his assistant coach before taking to the bench.
      Several Spanish stars have also been filmed ignoring the manager on a number of occasions throughout the tournament. More

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      Who is Millie Bright’s boyfriend Levi Crew?

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      ENGLAND captain Millie Bright is riding high on the Lioness’ success, with her team set to take on Spain in the final of the Women’s World Cup.The defender, from Chesterfield, has no doubt had the support of friends, family, and boyfriend Levi Crew, during the FIFA tournament.
      Mille Bright and boyfriend Levi Crew have posed for adorable pictures together on InstagramCredit: Instagram
      Who is Millie Bright’s boyfriend Levi Crew?
      Levi Crew is a performance coach, nutritionist and personal trainer from America.
      He has been in a relationship with Millie Bright since at least 2020.
      At the beginning of their romance the pandemic appeared to keep the pair in a long-distance relationship but, per his LinkedIn, Levi is now based in the UK with Millie.
      According to OK! Online, the couple share a home together in Surrey.
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      The adorable pair also share their pad with Millie’s two French Bulldogs Zeus and Hera, named after two Greek gods.
      Millie has a tattoo of Levi’s eye on her left forearm.
      The design also features half a tiger.
      “It’s my partner’s eye and half a tiger, my core strength with me through thick and thin,” she told SunSport of the inking.
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      What have Millie Bright and Levi Crew said about each other on social media?
      Back in 2020, in the middle of the pandemic, Millie appeared to hint at a long distance romance with Levi as she said on social media: “Dear Santa, Please send Levi back home now. Thanks a mill”.
      He has since relocated to the UK and often makes appearances on Millie’s Instagram.
      The footballer regularly shares adorable pictures of herself and her boyfriend with her followers, referring to Levi as her “king”.
      In October 2022 she uploaded a birthday tribute to Levi, writing: “Happy Birthday stunner, luckily you get to spend it with me.
      “Another year of incredible memories, cheers to the future, loving doing life with you bubs.”
      She has also referred to Levi as her “reason why,” captioning a series of pictures of the couple together with: “Find your reason why and you can conquer anything.”
      Levi’s social media is mainly focussed on his business endeavours but he did give his partner a sweet shout out amid the Women’s World Cup.
      Alongside a picture of himself and Millie posing in a car, he wrote: “I think proud is an understatement!
      “What a job you have done this tournament!”
      He also posted pictures of himself and Millie on various holidays over the years, uploading snaps from trips to Canada and Egypt.
      Who has Millie Bright previously dated?
      Prior to dating Levi, Millie was in a relationship with Jordan Bird.
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      Bird, who is the same age as Millie, works at the famous Royal Mid-surrey Golf Club in Old Deer Park in Richmond, south west London.
      The couple used to regularly gush about each other on social media but they split some time before Millie began dating her new partner. More

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      Who is Jorge Vilda, Spain’s women’s football manager?

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      SPAIN and England are set for the biggest match in their history in the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup final.The Lionesses, overseen by manager Sarina Wiegman, will take on Jorge Vilda Rodríguez’s Spanish team on Sunday, August 20, 2023.
      Spain’s coach Jorge Vilda has overseen his team’s journey to the final of the 2023 Fifa Women’s World CupCredit: DAVID GRAY/AFP via Getty Images
      Who is Jorge Vilda Rodríguez?
      Jorge Vilda Rodríguez is a Spanish football coach and manager.
      He was born on July 7, 1981, in Madrid.
      He has been head coach of Spain’s women’s national football team since 2015.
      Vilda was once a football player himself, having been a part of Real Madrid, Rayo Vallecano and FC Barcelona’s youth teams.
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      But after two major knee injuries at the age of 17, he moved into coaching instead.
      Much of Vilda’s coaching career has seen him involved with Spain’s women’s youth squads.
      He took on the role of assistant coach at WU17 and WU19 level before becoming the head coach for Spain’s WU17s in 2009, a position he held for five years.
      Vilda is married to his wife María, who he reportedly shares two children with.
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      Much of Vilda’s private life is kept out of the spotlight.
      How did Jorge Vilda become Spain’s women’s football manager?
      Vilda took on the role of manager of Spain’s women’s football team in 2015.
      His coaching career began with CD Canillas, a small neighbourhood club in Madrid. 
      He then moved into working with the Spain’s national women’s youth teams, eventually working his way up to become manager of the senior team.
      Vilda’s stint with Spain’s women’s team, while nearing a decade long, has not been without some hurdles.
      In September 2022, fifteen of Spain’s players wrote letters to the Spanish football federation threatening to quit if Vilda was not fired.
      In the letters, the players spoke about the impact Vilda’s coaching had on “their emotional state and their health”.
      The federation responded to the letters in a statement, demanding the players apologise to their manager.
      The statement added that the federation would “not allow the players to question the continuity of the national coach and his coaching staff, since making those decisions does not fall within their powers”.
      The letters came shortly after Spain reached the quarter-finals of the 2022 Euros, where they were defeated by England.
      The Lionesses went on to win the tournament, and Spain’s players were thought to be disgruntled with team selection, training sessions and how injuries were managed at the competition.
      Vilda later spoke out about the drama, saying he had not considered resigning.
      He said: “It would be unfair, for what we created in the past and are in the present.”
      However, Vilda picked three of the 15 Spain players who mutinied against him in his World Cup 2023 squad.
      The team snubbed Vilda as they celebrated reaching the final.
      What is Jorge Vilda’s net worth?
      Reports suggest Vilda has an estimated net worth between £1.5million and £4million.
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      He has likely amassed this fortune through his work as a football coach in Spain.
      The manager is thought to take home over £354,000 annually. More

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      How Lionesses celebrated reaching World Cup final after smashing Australia 3-1 revealed

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      THE Lionesses celebrated reaching the World Cup final with chips and gravy — and a sing-song.Semi-final goal-scorer Ella Toone, 23, revealed the players tucked into the northern treat after beating Australia’s Matildas 3-1 in Sydney.
      Semi-final hero Ella Toone revealed the players enjoyed a portion of chips and gravy after beating Australia 3-1 in SydneyCredit: Getty
      The Manchester United midfielder told the latest episode of Lionesses Down Under: “We got back quite late. We had some chips and gravy.”
      Asked to describe the bus ride after the match, Toone said: “The vibe was really good — we were all singing.”
      But not everyone was as energetic after a hard fought semi-final.
      Teammate Jess Carter, 25, said: “I just don’t know how everyone had the energy. I had my headphones in.”
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      Toone’s latest strike made her the first England player to score in a quarter-final, semi-final and final of major international tournaments.
      She said: “It’s not a bad stat that, is it.
      “One that will stay with me for life.”
      Wednesday night’s semi-final at Stadium Australia in Sydney was played in front of a sellout 75,784 crowd.
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      According to Australian football news outlet KEEPUP the match was the most watched TV event in Australian history.
      More than 11million – 42 per cent of the country – reportedly tuned in on Channel 7. More

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      Sarina Wiegman set for new deal as USA try to poach Lionesses boss… but salary will still be FAR less than Southgate’s

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      THE FA will vehemently reject any US approach to poach Sarina Wiegman for their vacant women’s team boss role.Dutch coach Wiegman, 53, will lead England into Sunday’s World Cup final against Spain in Sydney after masterminding last summer’s Euros glory at Wembley.

      The FA will turn down any bids for England manager Sarina WiegmanCredit: Getty
      Wiegman has led England to the Women’s World Cup Final against SpainCredit: Rex
      Her current £400,000-a-year contract runs until the summer of 2025.
      And the US are eyeing Wiegman to replace coach Vlatko Andonovski, who quit after the world champs crashed out in the last 16 Down Under.
      Asked if the FA would snub any USA approach for three-time Fifa Best award winner Wiegman, chief executive Mark Bullingham replied: “One hundred per cent. It is not about money.
      “We are very, very happy with her.
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      “We’ve seen lots of rumours, and she is a special talent. She is contracted with England until 2025 and doing a great job.
      “We’re huge supporters of her and we’d like to have with us for a very long time.”
      The FA are ready to discuss a new deal “at an appropriate time” after this tournament, but won’t offer her pay to match Southgate’s £5million-a-year salary.
      Bullingham added: “Over time, there’s where you’ve got to get to.
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      “If you look at the disparity in the market and the income coming in, that’s why you’ve got a difference.
      “Sarina is, within the market she operates, well paid.
      “The men’s game is a different market.
      “I really want those markets to merge, but we’re not there yet.”
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      Bullingham also refused to rule out the Lionesses coach succeeding Gareth Southgate as the boss of England’s MEN’S team.
      Bullingham insisted: “Do I think Sarina could do any job in football? Yes, I do.
      “I’m really happy with the job she’s doing and I hope she stays doing that job for a long time.
      “If at some point in the future she decides she wants to move into the men’s game, that would be a really interesting discussion but that’s for her, right?”
      Asked if she could be seen as a potential successor to Southgate, Bullingham added: “It’s a bit disrespectful of the Lionesses to project it as a step up.
      “People always say it is, ‘the best man for the job’ or, ‘the best Englishman’.
      Sarina is, within the market she operates, well paid. I really want those markets to merge, but we’re not there yet.FA chief Mark Bullingham
      “Why does it have to be a man? Our answer is always it’s the best person for the job.
      “Football is behind other sports in terms of lack of female coaches at the top level, and that has to change.
      “Sarina is doing a great job. If she decides  in the future to go in a different direction,  she’s perfectly capable.
      “If and when we get a vacancy in either of our senior men’s or women’s manager positions, we would go for the  best person capable of winning matches.”
      Wiegman is the first coach – male or female – to lead two different nations to World Cup finals and will be appearing in her FOURTH successive final.
      Wiegman, though, makes far less than England men’s manager Gareth SouthgateCredit: The Sun
      The FA will discuss a new contract for England manager WiegmanCredit: Getty
      She won the 2017 Euros with her native Netherlands, who she managed in a World Cup final defeat to the USA two years later, before leading England to Euro 2022 triumph.
      The Lionesses are set to resume talks concerning World Cup bonuses after negotiations reached a stalemate.
      England stars are dismayed some of their rivals receive performance-related bonuses whilst they don’t.
      But Bullingham promised: “We’re sorting it after the tournament.”
      The FA are also planning a parade when the Lionesses return, while talks are also ongoing surrounding a Wembley statue.
      Bullingham said: “We have gone through various permissions, the next stage is working on the design.
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      “You can imagine the iconic images that came out of the Euros.
      “There are some brilliant things which could be produced.” More