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Former England captain Houghton to retire at end of season
Manchester City's Steph Houghton in action during the Vitality Women's FA Cup fourth round match at Academy Stadium, Manchester, January 29, 2023
FORMER England captain Steph Houghton has announced her intention to retire at the end of the season.
The 35-year-old defender, who won 121 caps for the Lionesses, hopes to see out her career by winning the 2023/24 Women’s Super League title with Manchester City.
Houghton began playing for Sunderland in 2002 and also represented Leeds and Arsenal before moving to City 10 years ago.
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