What does Beth England’s record WSL deal mean for Tottenham, and for the women’s game as a whole?

Starved for playing time at Chelsea over the last couple of seasons, forward Bethany England has finally moved on to pastures greener — or at least, pastures that should feature more playing time, signing for Tottenham Hotspur in a blockbuster move on Wednesday.

A consistent goal-threat over her time in the Women’s Super League, England should help Spurs with their goal scoring draught, and Spurs are counting on that with the fee they are paying for her signature. Indeed, from the men’s game we know attackers tend to command bigger sums of money, but what is so notable about the winter move is the record transfer fee paid by Spurs for the 28-year-old. Read More