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Chelsea's ex-England defender Bright retires

BBC News · Apr 29, 2026, 9:31 AM · Also reported by 1 other source

Key takeaways

  • Millie Bright has been Chelsea's captain since 2023
  • BBC Sport women’s football news reporter Published14 minutes ago Chelsea captain Millie Bright has retired from football with immediate effect.
  • The 32-year-old made 294 appearances for the Blues after joining from Doncaster Belles in 2015 and also won 88 caps for England.

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Millie Bright has been Chelsea's captain since 2023

BBC Sport women’s football news reporter Published14 minutes ago Chelsea captain Millie Bright has retired from football with immediate effect.

The 32-year-old made 294 appearances for the Blues after joining from Doncaster Belles in 2015 and also won 88 caps for England.

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