Millie Bright OBE (born 21 August 1993) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Women's Super League club Chelsea [4] [5] who she captains, and the England national team. She previously played for Doncaster Belles and Leeds Ladies, and represented England on the under-19 and under-23 national teams.

Millie Bright, our longest continuously serving player having joined the club from Doncaster Rovers Belles in 2014, was named Chelsea captain on the eve of the 2023/24 season. She had skippered England at the World Cup a few weeks earlier and …

Aug 21, 1993 · Bright has become an integral part of the England side due to her impressive defensive qualities but in the Arnold Clark Cup in 2022 she showed she was a threat at the other end, finishing the inaugural competition as joint top goalscorer.

Jul 18, 2024 · Footballer Millie Bright has been awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Derby. The Chelsea defender, 30, who captained England to the Women’s World Cup final in 2023, has also been...

Aug 11, 2022 · Millie Bright has signed a new contract with Chelsea which will see the England defender extend her stay at the Women's Super League champions for a further three years. The...

Aug 14, 2023 · England’s Women’s World Cup quarter-final against Colombia was the perfect illustration of Millie Bright’s aerial dominance.

Jul 5, 2023 · England played with Bright at Doncaster Rovers Belles and Chelsea, so has seen first-hand her rise to the woman who - fitness permitting - will lead the European champions at the...

Jul 21, 2023 · England’s Millie Bright has spoken of her pride at leading out the Lionesses at this summer’s FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. The defender was named as captain by head coach Sarina Wiegman ahead of the trip down under, following an injury to regular skipper Leah Williamson.

Aug 18, 2023 · England captain Millie Bright believes the squad’s togetherness and mentality can be the key as they aim to live out their dreams in Sunday’s FIFA Women’s World Cup Final. The Lionesses are just one win away from securing what would be a history-making moment for the English game, when they take on Spain in Sydney.

Jul 18, 2024 · Footballer Millie Bright has been awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Derby. The Chelsea defender, 30, who captained England to the Women’s World Cup final in 2023, has also...