Overview
- Bright announced her decision on her Daly Brightness podcast with Rachel Daly, and the FA confirmed it as Sarina Wiegman hailed her as an England legend.
- She cited the need to look after her physical and mental health, saying she could not give 100% to England, and noted a desire for more family time and full commitment to Chelsea.
- The centre-back won Euro 2022, captained the 2023 World Cup finalists, earned 88 caps and scored six goals for England.
- On Tuesday, Wiegman named a 25-player squad for Brazil and Australia that includes first call-ups for Katie Reid, Taylor Hinds and Lucia Kendall, with 20 Euro 2025 winners retained.
- Wiegman said she had wanted to select Bright but respects her choice; Lauren Hemp, Lauren James and Leah Williamson miss out through injury, and England play Brazil on Oct. 25 in Manchester and Australia on Oct. 28 in Derby.