Ex-England skipper Houghton to retire

Published date29 March 2024
Publication titleHuddersfield Daily Examiner
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.

She made her England debut in 2007 and last featured in 2021, missing out on the title-winning Euro 2022 squad after undergoing Achilles surgery.

She said on her official website: "There is no easy way to say it, but I am retiring from football at the...

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