England and Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland has donated £5,000 ($7,500/€7,000) to Great Britain's women's deaf football team, who are raising money to attend the Deaf World Cup in Italy in June.

England internationals Lucy Bronze, Jade Moore, Jo Potter and Fran Kirby have also supported the appeal, along with Wales international Jess Fishlock.

The 22-year-old Butland, who represented Britain in the Olympics at London 2012, made the donation after reading the team had launched an online appeal. 

He wrote on Twitter: "I've learnt a lot from major tournaments, experiences I'll never forget. I'd love for you to experience the same!"

Great Britain's women's deaf football team have so far raised more than £15,000 towards their target of £20,000 so they can compete in this year's Deaf World Cup in Italy ©British Deaf Football
Great Britain's women's deaf football team have so far raised more than £15,000 towards their target of £20,000 so they can compete in this year's Deaf World Cup in Italy ©British Deaf Football

The team have set a target of £20,000 ($30,000/€27,000) to fund their trip.

According to the team's JustGiving website, they have so far raised £15,020 ($22,200/€20,400). 

A promotional video featuring Olympic triple jump gold medallist  Jonathan Edwards, as well as a host of big names from women's football, helped start the appeal.

The Deaf World Cup is due to take place at three venues in Naples between June 19 and July 2. 

The draw for the groups is scheduled to take place next year in March 2016.