"Millie Bright announced her retirement from international football on Monday, ending her nine-year career with the Lionesses, having amassed 88 caps. Bright opted out of England's Euros triumph in July in order to focus on her mental and physical health, undergoing knee surgery in the off-season. Wiegman paid tribute to Bright, who captained England to the 2023 World Cup final in Leah Williamson's absence."
"Time flies. What we always say is that, of course, it has been a massive summer again. Of course, we won the Euros, which is incredible and will always be incredible. We had to celebrate that and get connected with our fans, which is really nice. But at the same time, we are looking forward. When you stand still, you are lost. The players know that."
Sarina Wiegman is already focused on England's future and on qualifying for the 2027 World Cup. England retained the European Championship in July, beating Spain on penalties to win consecutive titles and becoming the second team after Germany to achieve back-to-back European wins. England will play Brazil and Australia in friendlies as part of a four-match Homecoming Series. Wiegman celebrated briefly, took a short break, and then returned focused on areas for improvement. Millie Bright retired from international football after nine years and 88 caps. Bright missed the Euros to focus on mental and physical health and underwent knee surgery.
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