Soccer-Turner replaces injured Bright in England squad


Soccer Football - Women's Super League - Arsenal v Manchester United - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - November 19, 2022 Manchester United's Millie Turner celebrates scoring their second goal Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers/ File photo

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Manchester United defender Millie Turner has been called up to replace captain Millie Bright in the England women's squad for Nations Leagues matches against the Netherlands and Scotland.

Bright, who has made 77 international appearances and led the Lionesses to a runners-up finish at this year's World Cup, will remain with Chelsea for treatment on a knee injury.

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