Steph Houghton

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Stephanie Jayne Darby, commonly known as Steph Houghton, is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for and captains Women's Super League club Manchester City. Known for her leadership and commitment, Houghton is widely regarded as one of the best centre-backs in the world.

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Iconic Houghton leaves women's football in better place Steph Houghton will retire at the end of the season and the iconic English footballer will leave behind a women's game that has grown immensely with her help. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago
Former England captain Houghton to retire Manchester City defender and former England captain Steph Houghton will retire at the end of the current Women's Super League season. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago
Man City must be 'near perfect' to win WSL title Manchester City need to be "near perfect" for the rest of the season in order to win the Women's Super League title, says captain Steph Houghton. BBC Sport - Published on January 12, 2024

Will Guardiola start to favour Doku over Grealish? Mark Chapman, Rory Smith, Chris Sutton and Steph Houghton discuss the impact of winger Jeremy Doku at Manchester City. BBC Sport - Published on November 7, 2023
'Haiti should've had a red card' - BBC pundits on England win Former England stars Ellen White & Steph Houghton plus Arsenal Women's manager Jonas Eidevall reflect on England's 1-0 win over Haiti in their opening World Cup match. BBC Sport - Published on July 22, 2023
Houghton signs new Manchester City contract Manchester City captain Steph Houghton signs a new one-year deal, taking her to a decade at the club. BBC Sport - Published on June 5, 2023

Wiegman says Houghton was considered for World Cup England manager Sarina Wiegman says former captain Steph Houghton was "in our conversations" despite being left out of the World Cup squad. BBC Sport - Published on May 31, 2023
Houghton's World Cup chances 'not that high' - Wiegman England manager Sarina Wiegman says Steph Houghton's chances of playing at this summer's World Cup are "not that high". BBC Sport - Published on April 10, 2023
World Cup selection unlikely for Houghton England boss Sarina Wiegman says former captain Steph Houghton's chances of going to the World Cup are "not that high" but she will "never close the door" on selection. BBC Sport - Published on April 10, 2023
England omission 'mentally tough' - Houghton Manchester City's Steph Houghton says she still has ambitions to go to the World Cup with England despite not playing for her country since 2021. BBC Sport - Published on April 9, 2023

England Women's squad for Euro 2022 unveiled - as former captain left out Former England Women captain Steph Houghton has been left out of head coach Sarina Wiegman's final 23-player squad for this summer's Euro 2022 tournament. Sky News - Published on June 15, 2022
Steph Houghton: Former England captain left out of squad for women's Euros Former England captain Steph Houghton has not been included in the 23-player squad for the women's Euros. BBC Sport - Published on June 15, 2022
Steph Houghton: I have to earn the right to be in the England squad Manchester City captain Steph Houghton says she "has to earn the right" to be in the England squad, after being named in Sarina Wiegman's preliminary squad for the Women's Euros. BBC Sport - Published on May 18, 2022	Steph Houghton: England star 'extremely honoured' to make Euros longlist Manchester City captain Steph Houghton says she is "extremely honoured" to be named in England's preliminary squad for the Women's Euros and remains hopeful of making the final squad. BBC Sport - Published on May 18, 2022
Women's Euros 2022: England name Steph Houghton in provisional squad Steph Houghton is named in England's provisional 28-player squad for the 2022 Women's Euros. BBC Sport - Published on May 17, 2022	Steph Houghton: End of era for England as Man City defender hands over captaincy Steph Houghton has been the figurehead for the Lionesses for eight years but Leah Williamson will now take on the role of captain. BBC Sport - Published on April 11, 2022
Steph Houghton: Manchester City's England defender could miss Euros after surgery England defender Steph Houghton could miss this summer's Women's European Championship after undergoing surgery on an Achilles injury, says her club boss Gareth Taylor. BBC Sport - Published on March 11, 2022	Steph Houghton: Man City and England captain has Achilles surgery Manchester City are set to be without England captain Steph Houghton after the defender has surgery on an Achilles injury. BBC Sport - Published on February 24, 2022
Steph Houghton: England captain misses out on Arnold Clark Cup squad because of injury Manchester City defender Steph Houghton is not in the England squad for upcoming fixtures against Canada, Spain and Germany because of injury. BBC Sport - Published on February 8, 2022	Manchester City's Steph Houghton, Vicky Losada & Laura Coombs surprise kids with FA Cup tickets Manchester City players Steph Houghton, Vicky Losada & Laura Coombs surprise kids with tickets to their FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea on Sunday. BBC Sport - Published on October 30, 2021
Steph Houghton: Manchester City captain says WSL's priority should be to 'raise the level' of refereeing Manchester City captain Steph Houghton says the priority for the Women's Super League should be to "raise the level" of refereeing for "every game". BBC Sport - Published on September 14, 2021	Team GB: Steph Houghton, Sophie Ingle and Caroline Weir selected England captain Steph Houghton is among those selected for the Team GB squad at this summer's Olympic Games. BBC Sport - Published on May 27, 2021