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  1. May 27, 2024 · Houghton says she had hopes of winning the 2022 European Championship with host nation England and then bowing out on the ultimate high, as her close friends Ellen White and Jill Scott got to do.

  2. Mar 28, 2024 · Steph Houghton has played for Sunderland, Leeds, Arsenal and Manchester City. By Emma Sanders. BBC Sport. There is one moment among many highlights during Steph Houghton's extraordinary...

  3. May 5, 2024 · Sun 05 May 2024, 16:00. An in-depth interview with Steph Houghton following her decision to retire at the end of the current campaign. Our captain will call time on an outstanding professional career at the end of the season, which has seen her ply her trade at Sunderland, Leeds, Arsenal and Manchester City.

    • 18 min
    • What Is Houghton's England Journey?
    • Penalty Heartbreak and Tested Leadership
    • 'Houghton's Legacy Is Tough to Follow'

    Houghton began her career with hometown club Sunderland, breaking into the first team as a striker in 2002. She played in midfield before eventually becoming a defender for Leeds United, Arsenal and current club Manchester City. Houghton also progressed through England's youth teams and earned her senior debut in 2007. She missed the World Cup that...

    Houghton's career has gone upwards, alongside her reputation off the pitch and her influence on the growth of women's football. But she has been tested as a leader with the Lionesses. Her first test was taking over from Casey Stoney - a strong personality, excellent defender and respected figure within the game - as captain. "Steph had to be someon...

    So how might Williamson's leadership differ? "Steph has led the team to this period we're in now. The legacy she has left behind is tough to follow," said Williamson. "I hope I do the armband and the badge proud and live up to that special level." The Arsenal defender, who has 27 caps for England, has become a key member of Sarina Wiegman's side an...

  4. Feb 14, 2015 · 7.09K subscribers. Subscribed. 5. 1.3K views 9 years ago. England Captain Steph Houghton talks the media after her sides 1-0 defeat to USA Women's national team at Stadium MK. ...more. The...

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  5. Apr 26, 2023 · Yet the question of her returning still lingers, to the point where even Houghton, as hard as she has worked over the past year to win her place back, would like “closure” on the matter, as she...

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  7. Steph Houghton. Stephanie Jayne Darby [1] MBE ( née Houghton, / ˈhoʊtən /, [4] born 23 April 1988), commonly known as Steph Houghton, is an English former professional footballer who played as a centre-back. Known for her leadership and commitment, Houghton was widely regarded as one of the best centre-backs in the world.