Sports10/13/2025The Guardian

Millie Bright departs England stage long after her name entered list of greats

Millie Bright departs England stage long after her name entered list of greats

Millie Bright, the Chelsea defender, has announced her retirement from the England national team. Bright played a key role in England's triumph at Euro 2022, where she was the vice-captain to Leah Williamson. She was one of only two footballers, along with the late Bobby Moore, to have captained England in a senior World Cup final. Bright's international career has left an indelible mark on English football, and her contribution to the Lionesses' success at Euro 2022 was widely acknowledged when Williamson angled the trophy slightly towards Bright during the trophy lift ceremony. The article highlights Bright's transformation of how the Lionesses viewed success and her place among the greats of English football.

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