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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Suzanne Wrack

Millie Bright announces England retirement after winning 88 caps

Millie Bright
Millie Bright won 88 England caps and was part of the team that won their first Euros title. Photograph: Naomi Baker/The FA/Getty Images

Millie Bright has announced her retirement from international football, saying she is “at peace” with her decision and that her priorities had changed.

The decision follows Bright’s decision to make herself unavailable for selection for the 2025 Euros because she was “not able to give 100% mentally or physically” after a gruelling treble-winning domestic campaign with Chelsea. After the centre-back said she would not be a part of England’s European title defence in Switzerland, she underwent surgery on a knee injury.

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