In this video
- Asked how she knew it was time to call it a day with England, Bright said the summer was about healing, physically and mentally. She waited until she was in a good place to decide.
“I don't see it as a sad thing.”
- Bright sees it as a chance to be 100% for her club, where she still has big ambitions. There are things missing from the cabinet and lots of records still to break.
- Asked how Chelsea rally after a disappointing draw, Bright said they see it as a point gained, not two lost. Not much rallying was needed; the response started against Tottenham.
- Asked if she feels the fans' expectation, the Chelsea manager said it is the biggest club competition and the only trophy missing at the club. She knows they have the quality to go far.
- Asked to sum up Bright's international career, the Chelsea manager said she had faced her many times with other clubs. After joining the club herself, she discovered the person too, with great values.
- Asked about Paris FC's progress, the Chelsea manager said they brought in new investors this summer and progress every year. She expects a strong side with extra motivation against Chelsea.
- Asked when exactly she decided, Bright said that is personal, with no one precise moment. She used a podcast as it felt more like her than a statement, and she could speak to fans better.
Millie Bright speaks out about her decision to retire from international football with England.
After earning over 70 caps and leading the Lionesses on the biggest stages, Millie reveals how personal healing, clear mindset, and timing led her to step away but not out of the spotlight.
With Chelsea FC Women preparing for a massive UEFA Champions League match, Bright turns her full focus to the club.
Manager Sonia Bompastor praises Millie’s leadership, adaptability, and the energy she brings to the squad. Together, they discuss tactical changes, Champions League ambitions, and how the team has responded to early challenges in the new format.
Also featured: updates on Sandy Baltimore, Lucy Bronze, and more squad news, plus insight on opponents Paris FC, game preparation, and the goal-scoring mindset needed to go deep in Europe.
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