![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/chelsea-heroine-katie-chapman-backs-bright-and-james-to-shine-for-england/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/crop-23138437.jpg&description=LIONESS test Published : 6:15, 22 Jul 2023 Updated : 6:22, 22 Jul 2023 KATIE CHAPMAN is backing Millie Bright and Lauren James to make their mark at the World Cup with England facing Haiti later. Their group D fixture will them side play their first game in the contest under Sarina Wiegman and aiming to return to winning ways. 5 Katie Chapman believes Lauren James and Millie Bright will shine for England at this year's World Cup Credit: Getty 5 The Lionesses will play Haiti at Brisbane Stadium today with their game kicking off at 10:30 BST Credit: Getty 5 Chapman captained a Chelsea side featuring Millie Bright when the Blues won their first Women's FA Cup in 2015 Credit: Getty Images - Getty 5 Chapman was speaking to SunSport ahead of the opening of hybrid indoor football arena KickX in Surrey today England's clash today with their opponents will see them back in international action for the first time since drawing 0-0 with Portugal on home soil earlier this month. With the team winless in two games since their Women's Finalissima defeat of Brazil in March, the Lionesses are eager to get their World Cup campaign off to a flier. Chapman, 41, who retired from the game in 2018, played with Bright for three years at Chelsea . The ex-Lioness skippered a Blues team which featured the centre-back to an FA Cup final win and WSL title triumph eight years ago Chapman, who also lifted the FA Cup in 2018, believes Bright's leadership and James' potential will be key for the Wiegman's side. The former midfielder, who has 94 England caps, told SunSport: "Millie was unbelievable in the Euros. "What a big player, a big personality and a great leader to have in your team. "She reminds me very much of me, and I love her to pieces. " Lauren is new onto the scene and Chelsea have done a great job with her with managing her (past) injuries and getting her onto the pitch. "She's showing her potential. She's a player that you can put on the pitch that can change your game, for sure. "I'){kind=link}
KATIE CHAPMAN is backing Millie Bright and Lauren James to make their mark at the World Cup with England facing Haiti later.
Their group D fixture will see them side play their first game in the tournament today under boss Sarina Wiegman.
England’s clash with their opponents will see them back in official international action for the first time since drawing 0-0 with Portugal on home soil earlier this month.
With the team winless in two games since their Women’s Finalissima defeat of Brazil in March, the Lionesses are eager to get their World Cup campaign off to a flier.
Chapman, 41, who retired from the game in 2018, played with Bright for three years at Chelsea.