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Lionesses legend Millie Bright, 32, retires from international football
Oct 13 2025 15:38 · By Tony Robertson
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ENGLAND hero Millie Bright has announced her retirement from international football.
The Chelsea star celebrated her 300th appearance for the Blues in their 1-0 win over Tottenham in the WSL on Sunday.
2 Mille Bright has announced her retirement from the England national team Credit: PA
2 Bright was key as the Lionesses won the Euros for the first time in 2022 Credit: AP
However, after withdrawing from selection contention for Sarina Wiegman's squad ahead their successful Euros campaign in the summer, Bright has now decided to call time on her Lionesses career.
Speaking on her podcast, The Rest is football: Daly Brightness, the 32-year-old said wearing the shirt was something she would "cherish forever".
Bright said: "The reality of the last decade wearing the Three Lions has surpassed even my wildest dreams.
"It's been beyond special for me and I wish it could last forever.
"However, in football all good things must come to an end and with that I have decided to retire from international football."
Bright made her international debut in September 2016 before going on to earn 88 England caps, plus three more for Great Britain at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.
She continued: "For me personally, it's a decision I have taken to ensure I can commit fully to my club football and give Chelsea everything they need from me.
"I always want to leave an environment and team in a better place than I found it, so what better time to step aside and let the next generation of Lionesses come through after what they achieved this summer.
"I know they will go on to achieve even greater things in the years to come and I'll be their biggest fan.
"To all my team-mates, coaches, staff, friends, family and of course the fans, thank you.
"Your belief and support have meant the world to me and is something I’ll forever cherish."
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