England’s Euro squad pulls in £183.3 m annually, while £85.4 m is handed straight to the taxman

The Money Talk: How England’s Euro Squad Pays the Price

New research from finance guru RIFT pulls back the curtain on the earnings of the 26‑man England Euro team. Spoiler alert: they’re earning a lot of money—about £183 million in gross pay before the taxman takes his slice. After taxes and National Insurance, the net haul slips to just under £98 million, while the tax office pockets a whopping £85.4 million yearly.

What the Numbers Say

Gross earnings for the squad: £183.3 million
Total tax paid: £85.42 million
Net pay: ~£98 million

So while the England fans are dreaming of three vital points to secure a place in the knockout rounds, the players are juggling a serious tax bill.

Top Earners on the Pitch (and in the Tax Net)

Harry Kane – £21.1 million gross, £10 million tax, £11.1 million take home. Bundesliga‑brag‑stellar!
Jude Bellingham – £17.6 million gross, £7.7 million tax, £9.9 million after‑tax. Madrid‑the‑mag‑fresh‑face.
John Stones – £13 million gross, £6.1 million UK tax, £6.9 million net. Premier League field‑star.
Jadon Sancho – £12.5 million gross, £5.9 million tax, £6.6 million take home. Bright‑sparkling.
Phil Foden – £11.7 million gross, £5.5 million tax, £6.2 million net. Next‑gen midfield maestro.
Ivan Toney – £1.0 million gross, £477 k UK tax, £523 k after‑tax. Brentford’s champ.

Why It Matters

Bradley Post, RIFT’s Managing Director, weighed in: “We’re all tempted to blame the squad for a lackluster performance next to the Denmark debacle, but let’s remember how much they’re pumping back into our national coffers.” He suspects that the twin pressures of national expectations and hefty tax bills mash the lads into a high‑stakes cocktail.

Bottom Line

Money and obligations aside, the English men have a lot to prove. They’re gearing up for the decisive group game against Slovenia—time for the nation to rally behind them and hope the late tax‑billed heroes pull out a win.