Millie Bright’s imposing physicality can make her a difficult proposition for opposing strikers to come up against, but it’s her range of passing that has really caught the eye in recent years. Having been described as an “ideal model” of a defender by former England goalkeeper Rachel Brown-Finnis, the 28-year-old will be hoping these attributes will help England to Euros glory at the home tournament this year.
Steph Houghton’s omission prior to the tournament grabbed plenty of headlines. But the Chelsea defender is continuing to quietly go about her business.
She has seamlessly transitioned to a new defensive partnership with Alex Greenwood, saying: “In training she’s solid, makes blocks and puts her body on the line. Sometimes people might not think she’s that way inclined but she’s very front-footed; it’s a pleasure to play alongside her.”
