Sarina Wiegman's future as England boss already decided ahead of Euro 2025 campaign

FA Chief Executive Mark Bullingham has emphatically declared the organisation's unwavering support for England women's boss Sarina Wiegman ahead of the upcoming Women's European Championship.

As the Lionesses gear up to defend their title, commencing their campaign in Zurich on July 5 against France after a warm-up fixture with Jamaica this Sunday in Leicester, there has been a buzz of anticipation and intrigue surrounding the tournament, including questions about Wiegman's management following recent notable player exits.

Addressing the potential ramifications of an early tournament exit for Wiegman's future, Bullingham is adamant, stating: "We are delighted that Sarina is in place until 2027, and I don't see any scenario changing that."

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Wiegman's achievements are unparalleled, having brought European championship success to the Netherlands in 2017 before clinching the title again with England in 2022, making her the sole head coach to earn this honour with two different countries in both men's and women's football.

Her contract extends to the 2027 World Cup in Brazil, yet Bullingham suggests that now isn't the moment for contract discussions, saying: "I think she is a fantastic coach and she has done a brilliant job for us and we're delighted that she is with us until at least 2027."

He added that there have been no advances towards talks beyond 2027: "We haven't started to look beyond that time scale yet or engage in those conversations. I think we feel like we've got her locked in for this tournament, the next one, and that feels very good for now.

"That's not to say we wouldn't have a conversation at some point in the future, but it's too early for that."

While 13 of Wiegman's squad were also part of the 2022 triumph on home soil, several high-profile players from that victorious Euros team will be absent.

The international retirement of goalkeeper Mary Earps came as a surprise to many last month, with Fran Kirby, the attacking midfielder, following suit.

England's captain to the World Cup final in 2023, defender Millie Bright, opted out of selection this time, stating her need to concentrate on her physical and mental well-being.

Bullingham commented: "In terms of the tournament build-up, I think we feel the team is in a really good place. There have been a number of players who have been returning from injuries and we're delighted we've got them back now."

He acknowledged the less than ideal lead-up due to injured players' absence: "Obviously, in a perfect world, you would rather have had some of them playing for at least half a season. That's not the reality but I think we are really confident in the squad we've got going to the Euros."

Previous bonus disputes that cast a shadow over the 2023 World Cup preparations have been settled ahead of the Euros, Bullingham assured fans.

"We've agreed the bonuses with the players," he said, signalling clear skies as the team heads into the championship. "We locked that down a few weeks ago, so we're in a good place on that."

He clarified the bonus structure as tied to UEFA prize money percentages: "And the way that works is obviously a percentage of the prize money from UEFA, but that's all been agreed."

At Euro 2025, players will be guaranteed a portion of the prize money earned by their national association.

Each association is required to allocate between 30-40 per cent of the total distributions received to its players.

The maximum prize money attainable for the tournament winners, should they also triumph in their three group stage matches, stands at 5.1 million euros (£4.35m).