'I lost myself' - Bright on retirement, abuse and the future
Summary
Millie Bright, a professional footballer and former Chelsea captain, has retired from playing after a long and successful career. She shared that mental and physical challenges, including abuse, influenced her decision to retire, and she is now focused on recovery and future plans outside of football.Key Facts
- Millie Bright retired from Chelsea after 294 appearances and multiple trophies, including eight Women's Super League titles.
- She stopped playing for England last year and left Chelsea due to injuries and mental strain.
- Bright experienced significant abuse after withdrawing from England's Euros squad in 2025.
- She is only the second England player after Bobby Moore to captain the national team in a World Cup final.
- Bright played while injured for six years and had surgeries on her knees and ankle.
- She returned to her family’s farm in Sheffield and is focusing on personal well-being.
- Bright hopes to protect football from becoming a toxic environment due to abuse.
- She plans to pursue her interest in horses and is at peace with retiring on her own terms.
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