US EditionLionesses' star Millie Bright becomes latest big name to rule herself out of England squad for Euro 2025
- Millie Bright, the England defender, has pulled out of contention for the Euro 2025 squad due to health concerns.
- Bright decided to withdraw from the squad following a period of reflection and conversations with her team, explaining that she is currently unable to commit fully both mentally and physically.
- At 31 years old, Bright is a key Chelsea and England centre-back who helped win Euro 2022 and captained England to the 2023 World Cup final.
- Bright described her choice as extremely difficult and highlighted that representing England has been the highest honor of her career.
- Her withdrawal is a significant loss for the Lionesses as they prepare to defend their European crown starting July 5 against France.
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Millie Bright rules herself out of Lionesses squad for Euro 2025 in fresh blow for Sarina Wiegman
Simon Collings 4 June 2025 at 11:13 am UTC·2 min read Millie Bright has withdrawn from England selection ahead of Euro 2025, in another major blow for the Lionesses going into their defence of their European crown. The Chelsea defender has made herself unavailable this summer because she is “not able to give 100 per cent mentally and physically”.Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Her withdrawal comes after
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WTX NewsLionesses' star Millie Bright becomes latest big name to rule herself out of England squad for Euro 2025
The Chelsea star said representing her country has been "my greatest honour" but said currently she was "not able to give 100% mentally or physically".
Champion of Europe in 2022 and vice-champion of the world in 2023, the 31-year-old player at the 88-selections is deadlocking on the continental competition this summer.
England defender Millie Bright withdraws from Euro squad consideration
The 31-year-old England vice-captain, who called it one of the hardest decisions she has ever had to make, had already withdrawn from England’s recent camp for Nations League games against Portugal and Spain.
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