![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/lionesses-not-worried-by-david-beckham-fear-thanks-to-englands-natural-leader/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/0_MAIN-FC-Dallas-v-Inter-Miami-CF.jpg&description=England are among the favourites to win this year's Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand - despite losing Leah Williamson and Beth Mead to serious knee injuries Millie Bright has one up on David Beckham - she's been hailed as 'natural leader'. The Chelsea centre-half will captain the Lionesses at the upcoming Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand in the absence of the injured Leah Williamson. England's regular skipper suffered a serious knee injury while playing for Arsenal in April. According to Blues team-mate Niamh Charles, the armband fits comfortably on Bright. Beckham famously claimed he wasn't born for the leadership role when he was made skipper of the men's team. But Charles said that Bright can adapt without any problems. She said: "I know exactly what Millie brings as a leader. She'll drive the team onwards, for sure. She probably does a little less talking but speaks through her actions. "Mille's always been in the leadership group and you know if you go to her she's going to help and be an advocate for the players. I think it's a good example of what Sarina has built here - the leaders are constantly in the loop with her. But as far as Millie is concerned, she's a natural leader - there's not too much she has to change at all." Bright is one of the most experienced members of England's squad with 66 senior caps to her name. Only Lucy Bronze (105 caps), Alex Greenwood (75), Jordan Nobbs (71) and Rachel Daly (69) has played more times for the Lionesses among the current group. Bright was England's vice-captain under Williamson at Euro 2022, helping them win the competition for the first time by beating Germany 2-1 in the final at Wembley. Yet actually wearing the armband is a different proposition for the Chesterfield-born star. "I'm incredibly proud," Bright told the Evening Standard earlier this month. "I feel really grateful to be selected, let alone to be captaining the girls. There aren't enough words. Anyone in my position would){kind=link}
England are among the favourites to win this year’s Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand – despite losing Leah Williamson and Beth Mead to serious knee injuries
Millie Bright has one up on David Beckham – she’s been hailed as ‘natural leader’.
The Chelsea centre-half will captain the Lionesses at the upcoming Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand in the absence of the injured Leah Williamson. England’s regular skipper suffered a serious knee injury while playing for Arsenal in April.
According to Blues team-mate Niamh Charles, the armband fits comfortably on Bright. Beckham famously claimed he wasn’t born for the leadership role when he was made skipper of the men’s team. But Charles said that Bright can adapt without any problems.
âShe said: “I know exactly what Millie brings as a leader. She’ll drive the team onwards, for sure. She probably does a little less talking but speaks through her actions.