It's important I keep my feet on the ground and stay humble and still work hard. — Steph Houghton Copy Share Image
I've been playing semi-professional football since I was 14, really. — Steph Houghton Copy Share Image
It doesn't get much bigger than England v. Germany at Wembley. — Steph Houghton England Copy Share Image
I don't practise indirect free-kicks, but the technique and how I strike the ball I practise a lot. — Steph Houghton Copy Share Image
It's going to be a massive honour to represent your country, if selected, for the World Cup. — Steph Houghton Country Copy Share Image
The amount of TV exposure we have had and the attention women's football has got has been brilliant. — Steph Houghton Attention Copy Share Image
My mum was very determined and motivated and always wanted the best for us. That rubs off on you. — Steph Houghton Copy Share Image
It doesn't get much more special than playing at Wembley in front of 70,000 people. It's definitely what dreams are made of. — Steph Houghton Dreams Copy Share Image
I think a massive part of players wanting to stay in England was to be able to be on the ball every… — Steph Houghton Day Copy Share Image
I know other people say that football isn't easy as a sport for girls, but my family and friends have always been… — Steph Houghton Copy Share Image
Since the World Cup in 2015, we've all experienced an increase in the interest in women's football, which has led to more… — Steph Houghton Copy Share Image
I get nervous before every single game, but I think it's a good sign. It means I care and want it to… — Steph Houghton Game Copy Share Image
Mum stayed home to look after us, and Dad was an electrician, working long hours to support us. We never went without,… — Steph Houghton Dad Copy Share Image
Games don't come much bigger than playing the title holders with the chance to win the trophy yourselves. — Steph Houghton Chance Copy Share Image
I want to play for England, I wear my heart on my sleeve, and I give it everything I can, not just… — Steph Houghton England Copy Share Image
The captaincy is about putting the team first, making sure the girls are happy - that they're comfortable with the processes we… — Steph Houghton Copy Share Image
Michael Owen's wonder goal against Argentina in 1998 was one defining memory, and as a Sunderland supporter, I remember crying my eyes… — Steph Houghton Eyes Copy Share Image
As captain, I want us to be ambitious; I want us to be winners - but above all, I hope we will… — Steph Houghton Achieving success Copy Share Image
The women's game has grown, but when I was playing at Arsenal, I don't think people realised how good we actually were.… — Steph Houghton Copy Share Image
You want to be winning trophies, and you want to be winning medals. — Steph Houghton Medals Copy Share Image
We hope girls are inspired to start playing at a younger age and try to get to a World Cup themselves. — Steph Houghton Age Copy Share Image
Within the girl's game, you have to be motivated to be part of this sport. — Steph Houghton Game Copy Share Image
To be playing in FA Cup finals at Wembley is obviously a dream come true. — Steph Houghton Copy Share Image
At the end of the day, you've got a job to do, and that's playing football. — Steph Houghton Day Copy Share Image
It is a bit surreal when I'm out and people are having a look or staring or wanting selfies. — Steph Houghton Copy Share Image
Everybody is really committed to making the women's game as good as it can be. — Steph Houghton Copy Share Image
The World Cup is what we've done all them hours for. It's why we give up normal life. — Steph Houghton Copy Share Image
My all-time hero for Sunderland was Kevin Phillips. He was the one I looked up to. — Steph Houghton Football Copy Share Image
I want to be the best professional and the greatest role model I can be. — Steph Houghton Copy Share Image
That was something I probably had to go through, a learning curve in terms of trying to develop into the captain I… — Steph Houghton Copy Share Image
It's difficult because the men's game is so big and attracts so much money and sponsorship, and so it's always going to… — Steph Houghton Copy Share Image
Playing for England, it's a massive honour to wear the shirt anyway, but to come and play at Wembley Stadium, in terms… — Steph Houghton Copy Share Image
I've never, ever set my sights on getting 100 - it's more my family. My dad's been counting down the caps for… — Steph Houghton Dad Copy Share Image
It's great to be able to bring the best players from other countries and that they want to play in our league. — Steph Houghton Copy Share Image
I think women should inspire. It is our duty to inspire young girls to play a sport, whether it's just for enjoyment… — Steph Houghton Duty Copy Share Image
Opinion of the sport is constantly getting better. Our semi-professional league is starting to change people's attitudes, and it'll get better as… — Steph Houghton Copy Share Image
