Steph Houghton: WSL and England icon

Man City captain Houghton will retire at the end of the season after a legendary career spanning three decades

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00:00 If I know that I've left this game in a better place,

00:03 then, to me, I know I've done half of my job.

00:05 I always think, like, you can always give some of yourself

00:09 to somebody else.

00:10 All I've known is football and...

00:28 and I've been grateful enough to be here

00:31 and another few amazing clubs that have helped me along the way,

00:35 and I've had so many great memories,

00:37 but I think they always say, "You like to know when you know,"

00:40 and I think that was that moment where I was like, "Right, OK."

00:43 I think, for me personally and for my family,

00:45 it was just to kind of get out there and then enjoy the last few months.

00:49 (BRIGHT MUSIC)

00:51 What an incredible career.

01:11 Someone who's been a leader for the club, for country,

01:16 for a long time.

01:17 Done a lot in all of her clubs, you know,

01:21 from Sunderland to Arsenal to Manchester City.

01:25 I hope someone like her stays in the game.

01:29 Ultimately, you kind of want to drop the mic and lift the trophy

01:42 and whatever.

01:43 My focus now is to do whatever I can

01:46 to ensure that I know that once I do stop playing,

01:50 that I've given everything in terms of commitment

01:52 and I've given everything of me to other people

01:55 to support them in whatever way they do,

01:57 and ideally, that'll be the best scenario,

02:00 but it's a long way to go.

02:02 (BRIGHT MUSIC)

02:04 (upbeat music)