Steph Houghton MBE is a legendary former professional footballer who famously captained both Manchester City and the England national team the Lionesses. After an illustrious 20-year playing career, she retired at the end of the 2023/24 season to prioritise her family life. She transitioned into sports media, working as a football analyst and pundit for BBC Sport. The ex-footballer is officially returning to pull on the England shirt for Soccer Aid 2026 , which airs today (May 31). The charity