Clinton called up for England World Cup play-off
Grace Clinton has been selected to represent England in their two-legged 2027 World Cup play-off against Greece.
The midfielder is called up alongside six City team-mates to represent her nation, and will join up with the squad this weekend after their first leg tie.
She’s featured in six of the Blues’ opening seven fixtures in 2026/27, with Andrée Jeglertz’s side maintaining a 100% start in the WSL and an unbeaten record in Europe.
Clinton will join Anna Moorhouse, Alex Greenwood, Niamh Charles, Laura Blindkilde Brown, Lauren Hemp and Beth Mead in Sarina Wiegman’s squad ahead of a double-header with Greece.
The European champions travel to Heraklion on Friday 9 October with kick-off set for 17:30 (UK) for the first leg, with the return tie set for Tuesday 13 October.
That will take place at Leicester City’s King Power Stadium, with the match set to get under way at 19:30.
Should the Lionesses progress, then they will face the winners of Slovakia and Ukraine’s two-legged clash in a play-off final in November and December.
Everyone at City would like to congratulate Grace on being called up and wish her the very best while on international duty.
Cartoon promo for Manchester City vs AEK Athens match on Tue 20 Oct 2026, 20:00 at Etihad Stadium. Features players in Manchester City kit, club logos, and 'buy tickets' text.
Cartoon promo for Manchester City vs AEK Athens match on Tue 20 Oct 2026, 20:00 at Etihad Stadium. Features players in Manchester City kit, club logos, and 'buy tickets' text.
A person with a shaved head and beard is smiling in profile view. The background features a blurred circular logo. Text in the bottom corner reads 'MANAGER'S PREVIEW' and 'Super Dry Asahi'.
A person with a shaved head and beard is smiling in profile view. The background features a blurred circular logo. Text in the bottom corner reads 'MANAGER'S PREVIEW' and 'Super Dry Asahi'.