If there was one player who summed up the spirit of the new-look Lionesses, it would be the “fearless” Grace Clinton. At 22, the Manchester United midfielder arrives at her first major tournament determined to continue the trajectory that has seen her take every challenge in her stride to emerge as a key figure in Sarina Wiegman’s plans.
England team-mate and midfield partner Keira Walsh spoke about that quality when they were sat together at the team’s pre-Euros media day at St George’s Park. “You are fearless,” Walsh said, as Clinton smiled to her right. “I don't know whether you notice that when you're playing, but I think no matter who you're playing against you don't shy away from it, and I think for someone with such a young age that's a great quality to have.”
