Steph Houghton
Steph Houghton

I don't practise indirect free-kicks, but the technique and how I strike the ball I practise a lot.

Steph Houghton
Steph Houghton

It's important I keep my feet on the ground and stay humble and still work hard.

Steph Houghton
Steph Houghton

In terms of leading by example. I feel as though that's what my game is. Trying to drive the team forward, win my tackles, win my headers.

Steph Houghton
Steph Houghton

I think women should inspire. It is our duty to inspire young girls to play a sport, whether it's just for enjoyment and keeping fit or to actually go on and try and make a career out of it.

Steph Houghton
Steph Houghton

My first job was working Saturdays in Sports Soccer in Newcastle. I only used to work three or four hours a week, so it wasn't a huge amount, but I do remember spending the first pay I got on a new pair of trainers.

Steph Houghton
Steph Houghton

The World Cup is what we've done all them hours for. It's why we give up normal life.

Steph Houghton
Steph Houghton

We're doing a lot of work in schools getting girls to play football, breaking down any taboos there might be, and we're seeing them get interested and bring their families along, where they have such a good match day experience that they're coming back.

Steph Houghton
Steph Houghton

We've had to pay to play. We've had to borrow kit. We've had to train on a Friday night. Maybe a lot of boys, given that opportunity, would slip away, whereas we've had the mentality to go, 'I really want this. I'm going to show that I can do this.'

Steph Houghton
Steph Houghton

We've all had meetings with the referees. We're all clear with how VAR works, and ultimately, you want the rules to be fair.

Steph Houghton
Steph Houghton

Sleep is important; I try and get about 9 hours if I can at night, but I don't tend to nap during the day.

Steph Houghton
Steph Houghton

I think it's important that we try to showcase what we're about as women footballers.

Steph Houghton
Steph Houghton

Going to the gym is essential to the position that I play, but I also enjoy keeping fit and healthy in general.

Steph Houghton
Steph Houghton

I know other people say that football isn't easy as a sport for girls, but my family and friends have always been really supportive.

Steph Houghton
Steph Houghton

At Arsenal, we train for about two hours a day and are treated just the same as the men. It makes a big difference, and it gives young girls something to aim for.

Steph Houghton
Steph Houghton

I get nervous before every single game, but I think it's a good sign. It means I care and want it to go as well as it possibly can.

Steph Houghton
Steph Houghton

Games don't come much bigger than playing the title holders with the chance to win the trophy yourselves.

Steph Houghton
Steph Houghton

If we, as a group, can change people's view from thinking they're watching football as opposed to women's football, then I think we've been successful.

Steph Houghton
Steph Houghton

Since the World Cup in 2015, we've all experienced an increase in the interest in women's football, which has led to more and more fans supporting the team.

Steph Houghton
Steph Houghton

My mum and dad were always careful with money.

Steph Houghton
Steph Houghton

For women's football in this country, it's important we do play in the best stadiums, and for me, Wembley is the best in this country.