The Chelsea player, who was strongly contributing to England's European Championship gold in 2022 and played in the World Championship final 2023, says in her podcast "Daly Brightness" that she now prioritizes other things than football.
I have played despite all the injuries I have had. Now I have come so far that I have to fix my knee and make smart decisions, she says.
She refrained from the European Championship in the summer, when England took gold again, because she was not mentally or physically ready.
It was the best decision I made, says Bright.
Bright played 88 international matches and the national team captain Sarina Wiegman calls her a "legend".
I do not have enough words to praise her. She is a real leader. We have a lot to thank her for, says Wiegman, who on Tuesday selects the squad for the international matches against Brazil and Australia.
