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Former Lionesses captain Steph Houghton reveals the shockingly low pay she received as a women's footballer at Arsenal just 12 years ago - despite being the best centre back in the country

Steph Houghton has opened up on her fight for parity within women's football and revealed the shockingly low pay she received at times during her career.

Houghton, 36, was regarded as one of the greatest defenders of her generation, representing Sunderland, Leeds Carnegie, Arsenal and Manchester City during an illustrious time in the game.

The former centre back - who won three WSL titles - also made 121 appearances for England and was Lionesses captain, while she appeared at three World Cups and two European Championships.