Steph Houghton is one of England’s most capped footballers of all time, captaining the Lionesses on 72 of her 121 appearances. At club level Houghton played a pivotal role at Manchester City, winning eight trophies in 10 years before retiring from football at the end of the ‘23/24 season. As one of the first female players to be given a central contract by the FA in 2029, she is an inspiration to many of the Lionesses’ current crop of players. Off the pitch, Houghton has made a name for herself as an astute pundit in recent years.