England would not have won the Euros in 2022 without former captain Steph Houghton, says Sky Sports pundit Izzy Christiansen.
Houghton, who had captained England at three major tournaments, was not part of the Lionesses squad that beat Germany at Wembley to lift the nation's first trophy in football since 1966 after injury disrupted her season. But Christiansen, a team-mate of Houghton with City and England, says the achievement would not have been possible without the defender, who is to retire from football at the end of the season.
It's mentally and physically exhausting, giving so much to the game at a time when not many people believed in it. 'Steph was one of those that paved the way and believed when not many did. She set the highest of standards with her professionalism as a captain. 'Playing with her for Man City and England, she was an incredible leader and she will continue to be that for the rest of the season.
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