Grace Clinton: Next in a long line of English breakout stars under Sarina Wiegman

In recent years, England have not been shy of breakout stars under Sarina Wiegman.

Home to one of the best women’s football leagues in the world, the pool of talent is only continuing to grow – one which the national team head coach looks to make full use of.

Lauren James is perhaps the most promising player to have been handed her debut for the Lionesses by Wiegman, who opted to take the 23-year-old to the World Cup last year.

Similarly, you can look to their Euro 2022 continental triumph and the way both Ella Toone and Alessia Russo became established members of the squad through their ‘super-sub’ role.

But, as the years pass, new talent comes knocking – and it looks as though Grace Clinton is next in line to stake her claim as a starter under the Dutch coach.

England’s most recent squad indicates that an opportunity to make her mark in the middle of the park will be afforded to the Manchester United star, with just three senior midfielders named.

With Wiegman’s usual midfield three becoming a recipe opponents are now getting used to, the 21-year-old could be the biggest beneficiary of a much-needed fresh approach.

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