Grace Fisk Called Into England Squad for Friendlies

Grace Fisk, 27, has been called into England’s squad for the home friendlies against Brazil (Oct. 25 at the Etihad/City of Manchester Stadium) and Australia (Oct. 28 at Pride Park), replacing Arsenal defender Katie Reid who withdrew with a minor injury. Manchester City midfielder Grace Clinton also pulled out with a small injury; the FA said both players will remain with their clubs for rehabilitation and head coach Sarina Wiegman opted not to name a replacement for Clinton. Fisk is yet to make her senior debut though she has represented England at youth level and was first called up in 2020. The matches form part of a Homecoming Series celebrating England’s European Championship win, but the squad remains without several Euro winners—Leah Williamson, Lauren James and Lauren Hemp—while Millie Bright has retired. Veteran Lucy Bronze is included despite having played through a fractured tibia over the summer.