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Chris Flanagan

‘I made the right decision to miss the Euros – I haven’t thought about a return to the England squad yet, but I’m feeling good and excited to play football again’ Millie Bright talks exclusively to FourFourTwo, at launch of her own sportswear range

Millie Bright of Chelsea poses for a portrait during the Chelsea FC Portraits Session at Chelsea Training Ground on September 17, 2024 in Cobham, England.

Millie Bright was England’s captain at the 2023 Women’s World Cup, but she took the difficult decision to sit out this summer’s successful European Championship campaign.

The 31-year-old was one of three legendary figures to step back from Lionesses duty prior to the tournament, with Mary Earps announcing her retirement from international football, while Fran Kirby followed suit after discovering she wouldn’t be picked for the final squad.

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