DURHAM native Steph Houghton has signed a new contract with Manchester City Women.
The 29-year-old, who was The Northern Echo's Local Hero in 2015, has committed her future to City having enjoyed life there since moving in in 2014.
Houghton, the England captain, has also played for Arsenal Ladies and Leeds United Ladies since starting her career at Sunderland Women.
She has won 85 caps for her country and represented Great Britain at the London Olympics in 2012.
"I've only ever seen my future at the club," she told the club website.
"This will be my fourth season and I've loved every single minute of it. I had no intention of going anywhere else and this is my home now."
The length of Houghton's new contract has not been disclosed.
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