steph houghton

Boldon Girls Club

The club behind three England legends

If you are flicking through the TV channels, wondering where to take your evening viewing, a brilliant new film on the BBC could be the answer.

‘We Are England – England's Next Lionesses’ is available on the BBC iPlayer and tells the delightful story of Boldon Girls, a club established in 1992 by Paul Smith and based in South Tyneside, which has produced three players for the...

Steph Houghton England Women's Football Lionesses

Houghton out, James missing from England squad for France and Canada friendlies

England captain Steph Houghton will miss the Lionesses' fixtures against France and Canada in April as she continues her recovery from an Achilles injury.

Uncapped Niamh Charles has been named in Hege Riise's squad along with Millie Turner but there's no room for Turner's Manchester United teammate Lauren James.

Riise said: "She's a player that we follow [but] due to injury...

Steph Houghton England Women's Football Lionesses

Lionesses spread a positive message

England football team captain Steph Houghton (pictured) led the line, as she so often does, urging supporters to follow the government guidelines that have been set out and to look after themselves and their loved ones.

Defender Lucy Bronze was also on hand to provide reassurance that despite there being no football being played at the moment, the players will still be in...