Soccer - England must win women's World Cup to support equal pay talks

Soccer Football - Women's International Friendly - England v Brazil - Meadow Lane, Nottingham, Britain - October 6, 2018 England's Fran Kirby celebrates scoring their first goal Action Images via Reuters/Alan Walter

(Reuters) - England must first win the women's World Cup before they can start a discussion on equal pay with their male counterparts, Lionesses forward Fran Kirby said.

England, who finished in third place in the 2015 edition, are currently ranked third in the women's world rankings and are among the bookmakers' favourites, along with hosts France and United States, to win the World Cup which begins on June 7.