It is 51 years since an England captain last lifted a major trophy, but there is genuine belief that Steph Houghton will emulate Bobby Moore in just three weeks and become a national icon.

Lucy Bronze delivered a hammer blow to the rest of Euro 2017, stating England are only going to get better ahead of their clash with Spain on Sunday.

Faye White knows just how easy it is to forget fellow England star Lucy Bronze is still only 25 years old.

If former England captain Faye White could have one more highlight from her esteemed career, playing more matches with Steph Houghton would be high on the list.

Demi Stokes may already have picked up winners’ medals aplenty during the last 12 months but the South Shields native is planning on making room for another this summer with England at the UEFA Women’s Euro 2017.

Four-time Women’s FA Cup winner Casey Stoney admits she will be looking on enviously when Manchester City and Birmingham City do battle for the historic trophy at Wembley.