The Derbyshire-born 28-year-old has come a long way since being brought up in Killamarsh, playing for Killamarsh Dynamos as a child and then progressing to Sheffield United, Doncaster Belles and eventually Chelsea where she’s become a star in the Women’s Super League, as well as for her country for whom she has won 54 caps so far.
Here, we take a look back at Bright’s early days in football right through to her most recent triumph in Tuesday night’s semi-final win over Sweden.
Is there another chapter to be written on Sunday?
5. The rise of Millie Bright
Bright was named Doncaster Belles' Supporters Player of the Year in 2013 and is pictured here with other winners that night. Photo: National World
6. The rise of Millie Bright
A move to Chelsea soon followed, and it wasn't long before she was playing at Wembley. Photo: National World
7. The rise of Millie Bright
Millie Bright of Chelsea passes the ball during the Women's FA Cup Final match between Chelsea Ladies FC and Notts County Ladies at Wembley Stadium in 2015. Photo: Getty
8. The rise of Millie Bright
Bright in action for Chelsea against Liverpool's Natasha Dowie in 2015. Photo: Getty