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Manchester United Ladies stars Ella Toone and Grace Clinton performed a key function in England’s victory over world champions Spain within the Nations League.
The Lionesses got here out on prime 1-0 at Wembley Stadium after Jess Park scored after 33 minutes.
The victory sees England stay in second within the group, simply behind Portugal on aim distinction.
Grace Clinton as soon as once more began in the course of the park and impressed in opposition to a tricky Spanish aspect.
The teen performed your complete 90 minutes and had 75 touches of the ball.
She was profitable in 90% of her passes, connecting with 43 out of 48.
Clinton made one key move within the match and two out of her three lengthy ball makes an attempt have been profitable. She additionally had a shot on course in opposition to the world champions.
She was aggressive in defence however solely gained 4 out of her 13 floor duels and misplaced her solely aerial battle.
Ella Toone additionally performed a good portion of the sport, coming off after 84 minutes. She performed in a deeper midfield function than she would often for United and because of this couldn’t affect the sport in the identical method from an attacking perspective.
The 25 yr outdated had 43 touches and a passing proportion of 88%.
She had one profitable cross and linked with one out of her two lengthy ball makes an attempt.
Toone had a uncommon quiet evening in entrance of aim as she solely tried one shot that went off beam.
She additionally solely accomplished one floor duel which she misplaced and tried no aerial battles.
Toone and Clinton will subsequent be in motion for United after they host Leicester Metropolis this Sunday lunchtime.
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