After deciding to skip the Euros, Millie Bright ended her international career for good.
- Over her England tenure, she earned 88 caps, scored six goals, debuted in September 2016, and played across youth (WU19, WU23) and senior levels.
- Her highlights include helping England win UEFA Women’s EURO 2022, captaining the side to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup final, and participating in the Tokyo Olympics (2021).
- Bright explained on her podcast that the decision stems from physical and mental strain, and that she wants to focus fully on her club football with Chelsea.
- As Chelsea captain, she withdrew from recent England squads to better manage her workload, and now views this as a permanent step to allow the next generation to come through.
- Fans will have the opportunity to pay tribute to Bright at a future England home game, with details to be announced.
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