Browse > Home / England, Internationals / Should England players be paid?

Should England players be paid?

January 22, 2009

WIE today focuses on an issue which has had much air time over the recent past – particularly within the pubs and terraces of the nation. This is the argument whether or not those lucky souls who represent our county should get paid for it.

Lets be honest, the likes of Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard and DavidBeckham are hardly short of a few quid and therefore is money really the issue here?

The fact is that representing your country is an honour and as a result this should far outweigh monetary values. For me players should not get paid for playing for their country and if they do, then they should donate this to a charity of their choice. Payment belittles the honour of the occasion and this could well be part of the reason why the England team in particular are chronic under performers.

Winning a competition such as the European Championships or the World Cup could well invoke a payment as a “well done” gesture and this is fundamentally different than pay per play.

So it is time to address this issue once and for all. Should England players be paid for their efforts – tell us what you think!

Written by Ben · Filed Under England, Internationals 


Comments

Got something to say?