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‘Thank God she is back’
Houghton’s return for England was vital, says vice-captain

JORDAN NOBBS praised Steph Houghton’s leadership yesterday as England prepare for Saturday’s quarter final against Norway.

Houghton picked up a knee injury in the Cyprus Cup in March and returned just in time for the World Cup.

Nobbs stood in for the England captain and was handed the armbard in her absence but has found herself on the bench in Canada.

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