‘I’ve given all I can’: Chelsea’s Millie Bright announces retirement with immediate effect

Chelsea and England defender Millie Bright has announced her immediate retirement from football. During her career, she won eight Women's Super League titles and six Women's FA Cups with Chelsea, earned 88 international caps, helped England win the 2022 European Championship, and captained the team to the 2023 World Cup final. Bright had already retired from international duty in 2025 before making this full retirement announcement.