Former England captain Houghton to retire at end of season
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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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