 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 'She's a true leader, a true professional and I think she'll be great for the team. It's great to see her fit and raring to go.' White was on punditry duty during the opening game of the Women's World Cup, which saw co-hosts New Zealand win 1-0 over Norway. The game took place after a fatal shooting in Auckland in which three people died, including the gunman. White continued: 'It was so devastating what happened in New Zealand that morning. 'The players came together and Ali [Riley, defender and captain] spoke so beautifully about wanting to give the country something positive. It was such a lovely moment for their nation when they won. 'Being a home nation does give){kind=link}
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Millie Bright will be a ‘true leader’ going into England’s first Women’s World Cup game, according to Ellen White.
There had been concerns whether the Chelsea defender would be fit in time for the clash with Haiti on Saturday.
An announcement was made this morning to confirm Bright would don the captain’s armband for the match.