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Select Members of England Women's NT Now With Contracts

The Football Association with a positive step forward has decided to reward select members of England Women's team by offering 17 players central contracts.

A total pot worth £1.28m over a four-year period will be paid to the 17 players. Not listed are players who compete in the WPS such as Boston Breakers forward Kelly Smith.

"This is a step in the right direction and a key strategy for England Women," said FA spokesman via BBC Sport. "Players can also work up to 24 hours in the week to boost their income."

Here is a list of the 17 players:

Rachel Brown (Everton), Siobhan Chamberlain (Chelsea), Carly Telford (Leeds Carnegie), Casey Stoney (Chelsea), Faye White (Arsenal), Rachel Unitt (Everton), Stephanie Houghton (Leeds Carnegie), Emily Westwood (Everton), Katie Chapman (Arsenal), Jill Scott (Everton), Laura Bassett (Arsenal), Rachel Williams (Doncaster Rovers Belles), Rachel Yankey (Arsenal), Sue Smith (Leeds Carnegie), Jody Handley (Everton), Lindsay Johnson (Everton), Corrine Yorston (Bristol Academy).

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