England are in the World Cup final and one of the big reasons has been the form of Millie Bright, the stand-in captain and my old Chelsea and Lionesses teammate. It is incredible to think how well she has done in this tournament considering at one stage she was a doubt to make it after a knee injury in March.
It did not surprise me she was fit to start the first match against Haiti because I know first-hand of her work ethic and determination. I trained with her for years, so I am well aware of her mentality and character. She will have done everything to make sure she was ready and did not have to suffer the pain of watching a World Cup from the stands.
