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.”

“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.”

“The captaincy is about putting the team first, making sure the girls are happy - that they're comfortable with the processes we have, the way that the schedule is - to be able to challenge people on and off the pitch: not telling them off, but advising them.”

“Missing the chance to go to the 2007 World Cup was the biggest disappointment of my career.”

“I will always be grateful for having that opportunity to be part of a home Olympic games. It is a memory I will cherish forever.”

“I've never, ever set my sights on getting 100 - it's more my family. My dad's been counting down the caps for every single home game, and he's been to every single one I've played in England.”

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

“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.”

“I'm in such a privileged position to class football as my full-time job, to be captain of England, captain of Manchester City. I'm very lucky.”

“I'm a very motivated person, and that goes hand in hand with being very organised. I always plan what I need to do to get the best out of every day.”

“The Olympics is one of the memories that will always be with me. It changed my life for the better.”

“I'd like to be more assertive when it comes to confrontation. I'm fine on the pitch, but off the pitch, I'm a bit of a softy.”

“There was no better feeling than lifting that Continental Cup.”

“I am proud to be captain of an England team who believe in themselves and enjoy the way we play.”

“The support of our fans is vital to everything that we do - we always play for our country and our fans.”

“Everybody is really committed to making the women's game as good as it can be.”

“It's not so long ago I was paying £250 a season to play. I don't think in my lifetime it will ever get to wage parity with the men, but we have made so many great strides already.”

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

“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.”

“I think the likes of Alex Scott and Rachel Brown-Finnis have been unbelievable in terms of the punditry they do.”