Manchester City midfielder Grace Clinton has been called up to the England national team squad as Sarina Wiegman’s side prepares for their international tie against Greece. Clinton enters the Lionesses squad to cover for Aston Villa midfielder Lucia Kendall, who has officially withdrawn from international duty. The late roster change comes at a pivotal moment for England as Wiegman continues to assess and manage her squad depth across key positions, ensuring the roster remains fully stocked for the upcoming fixture.
The inclusion of Clinton gives Wiegman another versatile presence in the middle of the park during an intensive preparation period. The England manager made her high expectations clear when previewing the Greece encounter, publicly declaring that her team absolutely wants to dominate the game. Clinton’s draft into the team is part of a broader series of squad reshuffles for the Lionesses, following an earlier late call-up for Ella Toone after defender Lucy Bronze was forced to withdraw from the squad.
Clinton’s call-up comes on the heels of notable domestic performances at club level for Manchester City. City head coach Jeglertz recently reflected on his team’s victory over Arsenal, pointing out that despite earning the win, the squad still has a lot of things to grow. That drive for continuous improvement at Manchester City aligns with the rigorous standards expected within the Lionesses’ senior setup, where players are expected to transition seamlessly into international tactical demands.
On the pitch, England’s attacking unit has demonstrated its dangerous capabilities during their match against Greece. The Lionesses made their pressure count when Le Tissier took full advantage of a chance just after the hour mark, thumping the ball decisively into the roof of the net. England kept pushing forward shortly afterward, with midfielder Georgia Stanway curling a dangerous shot just wide of the far post, before forward Alessia Russo scored with a composed low effort to push the scoreline to 3-0.
England relentlessly searched for additional goals as the match progressed into its closing stages. Greece goalkeeper Petaloti was called into action to deny substitute Beth Mead from expanding the lead further. Greece eventually found a lifeline when Kallisti Brouksair drove a low shot into the far corner of the net to beat the goalkeeper. Despite that conceded goal, England’s attacking intent remained clear. With Grace Clinton now brought in to cover for the departing Lucia Kendall, Wiegman possesses another energetic option as the team looks to uphold its lofty ambitions on the international stage.
