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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Phil Medlicott

Millie Bright offers injury update ahead of Women’s World Cup

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Millie Bright has expressed her confidence that she will be ready for England’s World Cup opener as she continues her recovery from knee surgery.

The defender, captain of the squad heading to the tournament in Australia and New Zealand in the absence of ACL injury victim Leah Williamson, underwent an operation after limping out of a Chelsea match in March.

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