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?
25. The rise of Millie Bright
As well as England caps, Bright has also featured for Team GB at the Tokyo Olympic Games, pictured here against Canada. Photo: Getty
26. The rise of Millie Bright
More honours followed in 2021 with an FA Cup win at Wembley against Arsenal. Photo: Getty
27. The rise of Millie Bright
Bright celebrates after scoring the opening goal of the Women's International football match between England and Canada in Middlesbrough earlier this year. Photo: Getty
28. The rise of Millie Bright
Another FA Cup win came in May this year against Manchester City at Wembley. Photo: Getty