‘We’re not robots’: Millie Bright calls for change in women’s football scheduling
The Guardian says Millie Bright has called for work to be done in relation to scheduling in the women’s game, stressing players are “not robots”.
Bright has been named England’s captain for the upcoming World Cup in Australia and New Zealand after Leah Williamson was ruled out of the tournament with an anterior cruciate ligament injury. Bright is recovering from a knee issue and said burnout is “always in the back of your mind” as a player.
“I’ve been doing it for several years now,” said the Chelsea defender, who helped England win the Euros last summer and played for Great Britain at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. “It’s tough. Playing back-to-back tournaments, it’s hard, when you’re playing every single minute for your clubs.
“That’s the demands of the game now, especially with how competitive it is getting. The quality has gone through the roof and the games are getting harder to win, especially when you’re competing for every trophy.