Lionesses midfielder Grace Clinton fends off competition from Lauren James to win Women’s PFA Young Player of the Year following breakout campaign on loan at Tottenham

Clinton spent last season with Tottenham on loan from Manchester United and thrived in north London. The 21-year-old midfielder impressed for Spurs, scoring four times and grabbing four assists to help the team to a sixth-placed finish. Tottenham also made it all the way to the FA Cup final for the first time. Clinton has now been rewarded for her efforts by scooping the Women’s PFA Young Player of the Year award ahead of Aggie Beever-Jones, Lauren James, Khiara Keating, Maya Le Tissier and Jess Park.

Clinton's performances for Tottenham also saw her force her way into Sarina Wiegman's England squad. The midfielder made her first appearance against Austria in February and made it a debut to remember by scoring in a big win for the Lionesses. Spurs boss Robert Vilahamn branded Clinton her country's "next superstar" last season and there's no doubt she has an exciting future ahead of her.

"It's such an honour to be voted by the unbelievable players that play in this league. It's the best league in the world.," she said. "To go out on loan, learning as a young player and being recognized is lovely. I've played with confidence and when you play with that then you see the best version of a player. Tottenham have been a massive part of my journey, and I can't thank them enough. Goals and visualization are important to me but most of all just enjoying playing. If I'm enjoying myself then I play my best football."

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Clinton was also part of the Tottenham team that enjoyed a first ever north London derby win over Arsenal in the WSL back in December.

Manchester United boss Marc Skinner has already admitted he's looking forward to welcoming Clinton back for the new season after she shone at Spurs. United's first WSL game of the 2024-25 campaign is on September 21 against West Ham United.