Chelsea's ex-England defender Bright retires
Summary
Millie Bright, the captain of Chelsea Women’s football team and a former England defender, has retired from football immediately at age 32. She played for Chelsea since 2015, won multiple titles, and earned 88 caps for England before deciding to end her career due to injury and physical demands.Key Facts
- Millie Bright joined Chelsea in 2015 from Doncaster Belles.
- She made 294 appearances for Chelsea and was the team captain since 2023.
- Bright won eight Women's Super League titles, six FA Cups, and four League Cups with Chelsea.
- She earned 88 caps playing for the England national team over nine years.
- Bright was part of the England team that won the Euro 2022 tournament.
- She retired from international football in October 2024 and withdrew from the Euro 2025 squad.
- An ankle injury kept her from playing since February 2025, influencing her retirement decision.
- Chelsea currently trails Manchester City in the league and was eliminated from the Champions League quarter-finals by Arsenal.
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