Chelsea defender Millie Bright was forced to shield a reporter as she discussed her inclusion in EA Sports FC 24's Team of the Year.

Article continues below

Article continues below

Article continues below

• Bright gets TOTY nod
• Interviewed on the topic
• Has to shield reporter from ball

• Getty Images
  

  Table of Contents

  Toggle

  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The England international momentarily left the discussion regarding her inclusion in the EA FC 24 TOTY team to protect the reporter, as her teammates got dangerously close to hitting the duo while they conducted the interview.

Advertisement

• WATCH THE CLIP

• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Bright was joined by her Lionesses teammate Mary Earps in the first EA FC Women's TOTY, which also included star names such as Sam Kerr, Alexia Putellas and Sophia Smith.

  Bright captained England throughout 2023 and was also named as Chelsea captain prior to the 2023/24 campaign. She is also the longest serving player amongst the current squad.

ENJOYED THIS STORY?

Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reporting

• Getty Images
  

  WHAT NEXT FOR BRIGHT?

  Chelsea currently sit at the top of the Women's Super League table, with a three-point gap on Manchester City in second. Bright and her teammates will be eager to extend this lead, as they prepare to face Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday afternoon.

  Bright herself has currently been sidelined since November but Chelsea boss Emma Hayes is hopeful she can make a return in February.

Tags: Futebol
Category: News