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One new addition to the squad in particular that Bright praised is her uncapped Chelsea team-mate Aggie Beever-Jones.
The 20-year-old forward has received her first senior Lionesses call up and replaces Aston Villa’s Rachel Daly, who announced her retirement from international football in April.
After loan spells with Bristol City and Everton, Beever-Jones enjoyed a breakthrough season with Chelsea and was their second-highest scorer behind Lauren James.
“She’s been exceptional,” Bright said. “Everyone has seen her attitude and her mentality and the player she is developing into.
“I think it’s extremely hard going out on loan and coming back. Aggie has shown how good it can be for young players.
“She’s really thrived in our environment and her hard work this season with her goals, assists and performances have got her a call-up.”
Beever-Jones scored 11 goals and registered two assists in the Women’s Super League, with some proving pivotal as Chelsea won a fifth successive title.
Bright thinks she will thrive in the England set-up as she added: “Her runs in behind, her pace, she is a wonderful technician on the ball but most importantly she puts the ball in the back of the net so she is a great addition to the squad.
“She’s quite cheeky actually – I know she might come across as an angel. She’s a real good character, a real good girl, super humble, super caring and committed.
“Whatever task you give her she will fulfil to the best of her ability. She’s really bubbly as well. Losing Rach [Daly], it’s nice to have those characters and that bubbliness.
“She’s like a sponge in these environments. She takes everything in, but she’s having fun while she does it, which is the most important thing.”
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