Millie Bright has decided to step away from the Lionesses for the European title defense to focus on her mental and physical health. She emphasizes the importance of quality of life activities, like walking without pain and being there for her future children. Bright expresses relief in prioritizing herself over public perception. She acknowledges the need for knee surgery for her long-term sustainability and ability to compete for Chelsea in the following season. The decision is not only about her health but also serves as inspiration for others facing similar choices.
There's me being able to walk down the stairs after I've played 90 minutes of football, there's me in the future when I have children being able to walk around properly.
For the first time in a long time I'm not thinking about anyone else, I'm actually thinking about myself and, to be honest, I wasn't really bothered how the public would react.
That was a decision purely based on what's best for Millie: what's best for my mind, what's best for my mental health and what's best for my knee.
As an athlete, first and foremost you are a human, you're not just an athlete, you're a person.
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