Steph Houghton Opens Up About Husband's MND Battle and Her Disappointment with England Management

The former Lionesses captain discusses her husband's recent surgery and her feelings of being let down by Sarina Wiegman.

Steph Houghton's husband, Stephen Darby, recently underwent a significant surgery to help manage his motor neurone disease, which has made it difficult for him to eat normally.
Houghton expressed her disappointment with Lionesses manager Sarina Wiegman, feeling let down by her exclusion from the England squad for major tournaments despite her efforts to return from injury.
Throughout her career, Houghton has been a pivotal figure in advocating for better conditions and pay parity in women's football, reflecting on the challenges faced in her autobiography.
Despite the personal challenges, Houghton remains active in spreading awareness about MND and continues to support her husband's journey with the disease.
Houghton retired from professional football earlier this year but remains involved in the sport through various roles, including media work and coaching.