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How much do England's women footballers earn compared to England's men national team?

The Lionesses are seeking World Cup glory in France - but how much to England's top female professionals get paid?

With the 2019 Women’s World Cup in full swing in France, never before has the subject of equality in football been so to the forefront of public attention.

While there have been disputes in the game over the treatment of female teams compared to their male counterparts – Ballon d’Or Feminin winner Ada Hegerberg is in international exile from Norway due to their lack of professionalism – it is the pay gap that has caught much of the attention.