Steph Houghton back in training after four-month injury lay-off

Houghton had played four times for City this season before being injured

Manchester City and England captain Steph Houghton has returned to training after a four-month lay-off.

City have been hampered by injuries this season, particularly in defence, with the 2021 Women's Super League runners-up currently sixth.

A delighted Houghton tweeted: "Oh it's good to be back!"

She has yet to play for new England boss Sarina Wiegman, having been injured in the training camp for Wiegman's first game, an 8-0 win over North Macedonia, with Leah Williamson given the captain's armband in her absence.

It is still unknown when Houghton will be able to return to first-team action, but her return to training gives her time to re-establish herself in the Lionesses squad before a European Championship on home soil this summer.