Bright, who is in Portugal ahead of the Lionesses’ upcoming Nations League games, was reflecting on being the target of expletive-laden insults from a fan at a WSL game.
MILLIE BRIGHT says speaking out about the abuse she received from a fan was prompted by her wish to protect players who have been through similar ordeals.
Bright, who is preparing to face Portugal in the Nations League tomorrow, said: “If there is a message to be sent, it is that we are human.
And the Chelsea and England star wants supporters of the women’s game to see footballers as “human” and “not items”.
“We are somebody’s partner and somebody’s daughter.
