England Lionesses Profile - Mille Bright: The stand-in captain who has marshalled England’s defence - video Dailymotion

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Following the injury to regular captain Leah Williamson, Mille Bright had big boots to fill going into this World Cup. With her side now in a final, she spoke, in her own words, about the privilege of wearing the armband.

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00:00 Lionesses defender Millie Bright certainly had big boots to fill as she

00:05 deputised for the injured England captain Leah Williamson for this World

00:10 Cup. Despite the big responsibility, Bright has certainly grasped the

00:15 opportunity with both hands as England have only conceded three goals on their

00:20 way to the final. Prior to the start of the World Cup, the Chelsea defender spoke

00:25 about the responsibility and pride she would feel whilst wearing the captain's

00:29 own band in Australia.

00:31 Yeah I think there's probably not enough words to describe how you feel as a player.

00:37 Being able to lead your country out at a World Cup, I think it's the biggest honour you can possibly do really.

00:44 So yeah I don't think there's enough words for that and it probably will be

00:48 like a pinch me moment and yeah I think my family will be extremely proud and

00:52 yeah just excited but in terms of the pressure I honestly don't feel any extra pressure.

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England Lionesses Profile - Mille Bright: The stand-in captain who has marshalled England’s defence

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