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?
29. The rise of Millie Bright
Prince William, Duke of Cambridge poses with England players including Bright after receiving a gift of three England shirts, each bearing the name of one of his children, whilst visiting the England Women's football team at St. George's Park last month. Photo: Getty
30. The rise of Millie Bright
Bright and Rachel Daly celebrate the Euro 2022 win over Norway in Brighton. Photo: Getty
31. The rise of Millie Bright
Bright was Player of the Match in the win over Spain in the quarter-finals with a superb defensive display. Photo: Getty
32. The rise of Millie Bright
There was then more joy in Tuesday's semi-final against Sweden, the 4-0 win sending England to the final with Germany on Sunday. What next...? Photo: Getty