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Apr 2022
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Upfront: The end of the Houghton era, th...

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Flo and Chloe are holding down the fort as Rachel dials in from Belfast ahead of England's game with Northern Ireland - where they'll be led by Leah Williamson! We're here with all the info on the successor to the imperious Steph Houghton.


We also look ahead to the FA Cup semi-finals this weekend where Arsenal face Chelsea yet again, before celebrating the 20th birthday of Bend It Like Beckham!


Got a question for us? Tweet us @FootballRamble@FloydTweet@GirlsontheBall and @Morgie_89


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