Inspiring others is part of Stephanie Houghton’s daily work.
The England captain’s never-say-die attitude was emphasised by the added-time free-kick she scored that gave her Manchester City side a winning start to the FA Women’s Super League, 1-0 against Notts County, a week before she was named as a UEFA women’s football development ambassador.
“I am very honoured to become a UEFA women’s football development ambassador,” said the defender, a bronze medal winner with England at the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada. “The women’s game has grown so much over the past few years but there is still so much that can be done to develop it further.
“I hope I can make a sign…