Sarina Wiegman reveals what Grace Clinton needs to do to earn bigger Lionesses role
The IndependentSign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sarina Wiegman said Grace Clinton is “improving well” after the 21-year-old made it three goals in five England caps in the 1-0 win over Switzerland at Bramall Lane. But yes, you can tell she is on the way, she’s improving, and hopefully she keeps showing that.” Wiegman was also keen to highlight how she felt Jess Park, who had delivered the ball to Turner with a free-kick, had “made a difference” in the game, the last of four friendlies since the summer. open image in gallery Jess Park was another player praised by Sarina Wiegman after the Switzerland match Park, 23, was the sole survivor in a youthful starting line-up showing 10 changes in personnel from Saturday’s 0-0 draw against the United States at Wembley, with Clinton among four players aged 21 included within it. open image in gallery Sarina Wiegman is pleased with the options at her disposal “Of course, there’s very high competition, so moving forward you have to make sure you are the best - at least that you are your best, and hopefully that’s enough to be selected.” One player who did not get on the pitch in the USA or Switzerland matches was Lotte Wubben-Moy, who was a late call-up, and Wiegman said the defender was “a little bit further away” in her plans, “especially with the competition going on in centre-backs”.