It has been a remarkable 10 years for our skipper, who joined head coach Sonia Bompastor in the pre-match press conference ahead of our penultimate Group B match.

Since her move to the Blues, the defender has been synonymous with the success the club has achieved. Seven Women's Super League titles, five FA Cups, two League Cups, a WSL Spring Series and a Community Shield later, Bright has been a part of every major honour in our history.

'I remember it like it was yesterday,' our captain said when asked if she recalls the day she joined the club. 'Even coming down to visit with my family, it was a big move at the time.

'I've always said I think I kind of shocked the footballing world and everyone thought what the hell are Chelsea doing signing me, so it's quite funny at the time seeing those headlines. It's been an incredible journey.

'I said when I signed for the club that I would stay for 10 years. I knew straight away it was the place for me to be. Every season, I felt challenged in so many different ways. Every season has been so different from the one before which keeps it exciting.

'Ultimately, it's a family environment. I have really felt looked after and valued. I've played with some of the best players in the world, so it's not been a bad 10 years!'

The Champions League is the only trophy missing from the illustrious list of titles Bright has won with Chelsea. Ahead of our next European game against the Dutch champions, she was asked about being part of the team to reach our first-ever final in 2020/21 and her desire to win the competition with the Blues.

Bompastor's side currently sit at the top of Group B having won each of our four matches this season and qualified for the quarter-finals with two games to spare in the previous round of fixtures.

'I don't have any regrets though,' our captain said on the 2020/21 final where we lost 4-0 to Barcelona. 'I learned so much from that experience and not every player gets to say they have played in a Champions League final.

'I never take any games or medals for granted, even if they're not the colour I want them to be. In football, the biggest thing I've learned is that every final and every game is a learning experience to put you in good stead to move forward. Without those experiences, we might not have gone on to achieve what we have since then.

'But, 100 per cent, everyone knows it's the trophy that we're after and we have been for so long. Nothing changes in our mindset. That's the ultimate goal.'

Our captain has featured on the European stage for many seasons during her time at the club, including that maiden final in Gothenburg against the Spanish giants. And, while that ended in disappointment, it still remains one of her Champions League highlights.

'I've said the final when I've been asked this question before because, like I said, I don't take any moments for granted,' Bright said. 'In football, you never know what's around the corner.

'To be able to play in that Champions League final is a standout memory because next time round hopefully we can change the outcome. I just appreciate the joys of football and having that experience was incredible.

'Scoring against PSG away was nice and helping chip in with the goals, but every [Champions League] game is special because it's a campaign that we don't take lightly. Not everyone gets to play in it, so for us to be dominant and constantly competing is an achievement in itself.'

You can register your interest for our Champions League quarter-final match at Stamford Bridge here! We will find out our opponents in February, with the two-legged fixture set to be played in March.