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Grace Clinton helped Tottenham reach the Women's FA Cup final last season England midfielder Grace Clinton said it was "a bit unsettling" not knowing which club she would play for this season, but now feels "really positive" after carrying her impressive form back to Manchester United. The 21-year-old spent last season on loan at Tottenham Hotspur where she thrived and was named PFA Young Player of the Year. She returned to United in the summer amid transfer speculation, but has scored three goals in four matches. "Towards the back end of last season there was a lot on my mind, " said Clinton, when asked about the uncertainty during the transfer window. "It isn't a nice feeling not knowing where you are going to be and what is going to happen. It's a bit unsettling. "But going into the season now, United were keen on me staying so that's been a lot better for me mentally I would say. " Clinton has been a key player for Manchester United at the start of the season and hopes to cement a place in England's starting XI for this month's friendlies with Germany and South Africa. "I'm feeling really good and really positive on the pitch, " she added. "Every time you step on to the pitch you want to impact the game positively and get goals and assists. No matter who I play for I want to do that. " Women footballers urge Fifa to end Saudi oil deal England face Germany at Wembley Stadium on Friday (19: 30 BST) in their first meeting since the Euro 2022 final. Clinton watched the Lionesses' success from the stands and would later spend six months on loan at Bristol City in the Women's Championship. She said she "did not think" she would be in the England squad just two years later, helping them prepare for the defence of their title. "When I think about it I get goosebumps to think we actually won it, " said Clinton. "I was miles off it at the time and definitely didn't think in the next year I would be in and around the group. To think how far I have come is a really nice feeling. " Sarina Wiegman's side also face South Africa in a friendly on Tuesday, 29 October (19: 45). Wood winner edges Nottm Forest past Crystal Palace 'We lost our local fans, we lost our beautiful stadium, we lost our city' Van Dijk in talks with Liverpool about new deal A family driven from their home by a violent spirit The truth behind rumours about strange events in a terraced house in West Belfast in 1989 The inside story of a scandal that rocked Hollywood. Video The inside story of a scandal that rocked Hollywood Who is the mysterious former waiter who bought Hollywood's legendary MGM/UA studio in 1990? Who will run Rupert Murdoch’s media empire in the future? The succession battle played out in a court room in the US State of Nevada recently David uncovers the hidden histories of two buildings Discover the lives of residents in London and Berlin during World War Two Rabada takes 300th Test wicket - how does he compare? Benitez praises 'fantastic' Jones performance for Liverpool. Video Benitez praises 'fantastic' Jones performance for Liverpool Penalty 'momentum killer' for title hopes - Norris 'Slot's more measured Liverpool pass biggest test yet' Should Wolves have reacted quicker to controversial Man City winner? Video Should Wolves have reacted quicker to controversial Man City winner? Chiefs stay unbeaten after scrappy Super Bowl rematch New Zealand beat South Africa to win T20 World Cup. Video New Zealand beat South Africa to win T20 World Cup Are exhibitions impacting 'tight' tennis calendar? Bates and Devine's crowning moment in World Cup of hope Man City winner at Wolves a 'grey area' - but what does law say? Stockholm derby suspended after pyrotechnics thrown Pearsall makes NFL debut 50 days after being shot Do Arsenal have a red card problem - and could it cost them the title? The black coaches leading Orlando Pride to success Which Premier League players have been surprise packages? Desperate measures bring Pakistan a moment of salvation 'Never give up' - Calafiori's journey from big injury to Premier League From Accrington Stanley to England No 2 - who is 'all round good egg' Barry? Tuchel - a sacrifice of principle or best man for England job? Vote now for your BBC Women's Footballer of the Year © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.