Houghton, Weir and Ingle in GB squad for Olympics

England captain Steph Houghton and Wales skipper Sophie Ingle have been named in Team GB’s women’s football squad at this summer’s Tokyo Olympics.

Scotland pair Caroline Weir and Kim Little are the only other non-English players in the 18-strong squad.

Chelsea’s Women’s Super League player of the year Fran Kirby is included and veteran midfielder Jill Scott is one of 11 Manchester City players called up.

There are no Northern Irish players in Hege Riise’s squad.

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