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Chelsea captain Millie Bright retires from football aged 32
Defender made 294 appearances for Blues, won 88 England caps and was instrumental in Euro 2022 victory
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- Chelsea captain Millie Bright has retired from football at age 32 after a distinguished career spanning 12 years with the Blues and nine years with England.
- The defender made 294 appearances for Chelsea, winning eight Women's Super League titles, six FA Cups and four League Cups.
- She earned 88 caps for England, starting all six matches in their Euro 2022 triumph and captained the side to the 2023 World Cup final.
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Chelsea captain Millie Bright has retired from football at age 32 after a distinguished career spanning 12 years with the Blues and nine years with England. The defender made 294 appearances for Chelsea, winning eight Women's Super League titles, six FA Cups and four League Cups. She earned 88 caps for England, starting all six matches in their Euro 2022 triumph and captained the side to the 2023 World Cup final. Bright, who has been sidelined since February with an ankle injury, will transition to a club ambassador role and retain her position as a trustee of the Chelsea foundation.
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