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· April 29, 2026 at 9:30 AM

Chelsea and England defender Bright retires

Chelsea club captain and former England international Millie Bright has retired from football with immediate effect.
The 32-year-old called time on her international career with England back in 2025 and has now made the decision to end her playing career altogether, saying she is "ready to say goodbye to football".

Originally reported by Sky Sports

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