Chelsea: Is England star Millie Bright a dark horse for the Ballon d’Or?

A defender has yet to win the Ballon d’Or Féminin – could Chelsea’s Millie Bright be the first? 

The centre-back played a pivotal role for the Lionesses this summer as England claimed their first ever major tournament silverware at Euro 2022. 

Bright started all six of England’s matches and was part of a defence that conceded just two goals in total. 

The 28-year-old received particular praise for her performance against Spain in the quarter-finals, where she was named UEFA’s Player of the Match. 

But Bright’s impressive form has not just come at international level, with the defender also a vital member of the Chelsea side that won a third consecutive Women’s Super League title and the Women’s FA Cup last year. 

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