Steph Houghton

English footballer (born 1988)

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Stephanie Jayne Darby, 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 during her career.

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'Keep Rashford at the club and give him a cuddle' - Dublin Football Focus pundits Dion Dublin and Steph Houghton discuss Marcus Rashford's Manchester United future. BBC Sport - Published 2 days ago
Why Clinton should start for the Lionesses BBC Sport pundits, and former England internationals, Steph Houghton and Fara Williams analyse England's midfield options as they debate who they think should start for the Lionesses ahead of the.. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago
Clinton? Park? Toone? England's midfield options assessed BBC Sport pundits, and former England internationals, Steph Houghton and Fara Williams analyse the Lionesses' midfield options. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago

Should Earps be England's number one? BBC Sport pundits, and former England internationals, Steph Houghton and Fara Williams analyse who they think should be the Lionesses' number-one goalkeeper. BBC Sport - Published on November 28, 2024
Who starts for England and who risks missing out? As England prepare to defend their European Championship title next year, who will Sarina Wiegman pick? Steph Houghton and Fara Williams give their assessment. BBC Sport - Published on November 28, 2024
'I was on £9,000 a year' - ex-England captain Houghton Former England captain Steph Houghton talks about fighting for better pay in the women's game and discusses her husband Stephen Darby living with motor neurone disease. BBC Sport - Published on November 8, 2024

Ex-Lionesses star reveals husband's 'life-changing' operation amid MND battle Former Lionesses star Steph Houghton says her husband has had a "life-changing" operation to help him maintain weight as his motor neurone disease makes it increasingly to eat normally. Sky News - Published on November 5, 2024
Darby and Houghton on MND, retirement and 'not wasting time' Former footballer Stephen Darby and ex-England captain Steph Houghton talk about how Darby's MND has affected their lives in the second series of award-winning podcast "Rob Burrow Seven, Meets..." BBC Sport - Published on September 26, 2024
Everton must 'move on quickly' - Houghton Mark Chapman and Steph Houghton look at the struggles surrounding Everton following their 3-2 loss to Bournemouth in the Premier League after being 2-0 up. BBC Sport - Published on September 3, 2024
Houghton says 'tough' retirement was for family Former England captain Steph Houghton says it is a "tough" decision to retire from football but she needs to prioritise her family. BBC Sport - Published on May 27, 2024

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 on March 28, 2024
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 on March 27, 2024
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