England women manager Phil Neville rallied behind captain Steph Houghton after she saw her penalty saved in the Lionesses’ devastating Women’s World Cup semi-final exit to the USA.
Houghton stepped up after a VAR review adjudged Ellen White to have been fouled by Becky Sauerbrunn, but saw a scuffed effort easily saved by goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher.
But England had relied on the 31-year-old's leadership and inspirational defending throughout the tournament – and Neville had nothing but praise for her.
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"I couldn't ask for more,” he told BBC Sport.