Houghton’s the girl to lead England women on Wembley debut, says Man City coach
England women play their first ever match at the home of football against Germany and 26-year-old Houghton will captain the side in front of 55,000 fans.
England women play their first ever match at the home of football against Germany and 26-year-old Houghton will captain the side in front of 55,000 fans.
HRH The Princess Royal handed Premier League kings Manchester City the royal seal of approval with a visit to the club’s City in the Community foundation (CITC) today.
Group 6 pacesetters England play Wales tonight in their penultimate qualifier having already racked up 24 points, and with eight wins out of eight the Lionesses are in a strong position to progress.
Women’s football is making progress in the city – but more needs to be done to prolong girls’ interest in the sport, says FC United of Manchester Women’s manager Lee Sutton.
City lost 2-0 in the midlands on their return to Women’s Super League action last weekend after a mid-season hiatus.
New semi-professional Women’s Super League has brought about record attendances at the new look two-tier league games as football seeks to overtake rugby and cricket.
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