Four England internationals play for European champions Lyon in France, including Lucy Bronze (left)The Women's Super League salary cap may be raised if it is stopping clubs from attracting world-class talent, says the Football Association's Kelly Simmons. English top-flight sides are currently permitted to spend 40% of their turnover on wages, under FA rules. The USA's NWSL has upped its salary cap by nearly 20% to $650,000 (£504,000), plus $300,000 (£233,000) of "allocation money" for a star in excess of the cap. "We're open to looking at [the salary cap] if the clubs think it's restrictive," said Simmons, FA director of the women's professional game. Through more live women's sport available to watch across the BBC in 2019, complemented by our journalism, we are aiming to turn up the volume on women's sport and alter perceptions.

Source: BBC November 20, 2019 13:17 UTC