When did Steph Houghton stop playing for England? What is Steph Houghton doing now?

Stephanie Houghton is an English professional footballer who currently plays for Women’s Super League side Manchester City as well as the England women’s national team. Houghton began her career at Sunderland in her native North East England before moving on to Leeds United in 2007 and Arsenal Ladies in 2010.

Houghton began her career in Sunderland, where she spent five years. She was instrumental in Sunderland’s promotion from the Northern Division in 2005-06, and she later won the FA Young Player of the Year Award in 2006-07.

Houghton became the first female player to grace the cover of Shoot magazine in October 2014.

Houghton earned the Freedom of the City of Sunderland in March 2023; at the ceremony, the Sunderland Echo inquired how to spell her surname.

When did Steph Houghton stop playing for England?

Houghton, 34, has 121 England caps but has not played for her country since 2021 having suffered injury problems.

What is Steph Houghton doing now?

The 121-times-capped center-back missed most of last season injured and was left out of 2022’s Euros. She started regularly for Manchester City in 2023 but has remained out of England’s squad even when injury cover has been required at center-back.