Liverpool captain Grace Fisk has received a call-up to Sarina Wiegman's England squad for the upcoming international friendlies against Brazil and Australia. The 27-year-old center-back will join the Lionesses as a replacement for Arsenal defender Katie Reid, who has withdrawn due to injury. Manchester City midfielder Grace Clinton has also withdrawn from the squad due to a minor injury and will remain with her club for rehabilitation. Wiegman has opted not to call up a second player to cover the absences.
Fisk's inclusion marks her first call-up to the senior England squad in five years, having previously been named in the squad for the SheBelieves Cup in 2020. Although she was capped across the England pathway at various youth levels, she is yet to make her senior debut for the Lionesses. This call-up presents a significant opportunity for Fisk to finally earn her first senior international cap.
Fisk has been a consistent and commanding presence for Liverpool in the Women's Super League (WSL), leading the team as captain. Her defensive capabilities, leadership qualities, and experience have made her a vital asset for her club, and now she has the chance to showcase her talent on the international stage.
England is set to face South American champions Brazil at the City of Manchester Stadium on October 25, followed by a match against Australia at Pride Park in Derby on October 28. These matches are part of a four-game 'Homecoming Series' designed to celebrate the Lionesses' recent UEFA Women's EURO victory on home soil. England will also face China and Ghana in the series during the November international window.
The Lionesses will be looking to continue their winning form as they prepare for future international competitions. Fisk's addition to the squad provides Wiegman with another solid defensive option and a player eager to prove herself at the highest level. All eyes will be on Fisk as she vies for her first senior cap and aims to make a lasting impression on the England coaching staff. Her journey from Liverpool captain to potential England international is a testament to her hard work and dedication to the sport.
