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Steph Houghton hands over England captaincy after eight years as Lionesses enter a new era

Steph Houghton has handed over the England captaincy after holding the armband for eight years. The Manchester City defender passes over captain duties to Leah Williamson, who was already set to take over under new boss Sarina Wiegman at this summer's home European Championship. Ad/> Houghton has won over 100 caps for England and captained the Lionesses in three consecutive tournaments, but with doubts over her fitness England enter a new era with a new captain in charge.

Talking points ahead of England Women’s World Cup qualifier in Northern Ireland

England Women will look to continue their perfect record in World Cup qualifying when they take on Northern Ireland in Belfast on Tuesday.

Leah Williamson says leading England out will be ‘biggest honour in football’

Leah Williamson will lead England for the first time since being made captain for this summer’s European Championship in Tuesday’s clash with Northern Ireland.

Most bizarre penalty ever? Leah Williamson's spot-kick for England remembered

Leah Williamson will captain England tomorrow as they take on Northern Ireland in a Women’s World Cup qualifying match.

Euro 2022: Georgia Stanway predicts England's toughest opponents

Following England men’s historic run at Euro 2020, the Lionesses will be hoping to make an impact this summer when they host the Women’s Euros.

Steph Houghton happy to give ‘driven leader’ Leah Williamson England captaincy

Leah Williamson has been described as a “very deserving and driven leader” by Steph Houghton after being named as England captain for this summer’s home Euros.

Sarina Wiegman names Leah Williamson as England captain ahead of 2022 Women’s European Championships

Leah Williamson has been named as England’s new captain ahead of the 2022 Women’s European Championships. Head coach Sarina Wiegman’s decision was made public on Tuesday and Williamson will take the armband on a permanent basis from Steph Houghton. Ad/> Williamson has been wearing the armband in the absence of Houghton and led the Lionesses to success in the inaugural Arnold Clark Cup, which featured Spain, Canada and Germany, in February.

Champions League exit gives Arsenal ‘very clear picture’ of where we want to go, says Jonas Eidevall

Arsenal boss Jonas Eidevall has told his side they must learn from their Champions League exit to Wolfsburg if they want to become “a top European team”.

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Steph Houghton hands over England captaincy after eight years as Lionesses enter a new era

Talking points ahead of England Women’s World Cup qualifier in Northern Ireland

Leah Williamson says leading England out will be ‘biggest honour in football’

Most bizarre penalty ever? Leah Williamson's spot-kick for England remembered

Euro 2022: Georgia Stanway predicts England's toughest opponents

Steph Houghton happy to give ‘driven leader’ Leah Williamson England captaincy

Sarina Wiegman names Leah Williamson as England captain ahead of 2022 Women’s European Championships

Champions League exit gives Arsenal ‘very clear picture’ of where we want to go, says Jonas Eidevall