Millie Bright has had minor knee surgery the day after withdrawing from selection for this summer’s European Championship.
The Chelsea defender announced on Wednesday that she would not be available for the Lionesses in Switzerland, saying she was “not able to give 100 per cent mentally or physically”.
Bright posted a picture on Instagram on Thursday showing her left knee bandaged accompanied by the caption: “Successful op. Road to recovery begins.”
An update on Millie Bright.
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The 31-year-old was the latest big name to rule herself out of Sarina Wiegman’s squad, with Mary Earps and Fran Kirby both surprisingly calling time on their international careers.
A statement on chelseafc.com read: “Chelsea can confirm defender Millie Bright has today undergone minor knee surgery. Millie will begin a period of rehabilitation with the support of the club’s medical department.”
Bright, who played a key role in the Lionesses’ 2022 European triumph, made her England debut back in 2016 and has 88 caps to her name.
Wiegman named the squad she will take to Switzerland to defend that title on Thursday, with England due to play their first match against France on July 5.
