SECOND IN THE LEAGUE FOR CHRISTMAS

Leicester are 2nd as the Investec Premier League goes into its mid season break following a 5-0 win away at bottom of league, Cannock. Goals came from Hannah Macleod, Katie Long, Chloe Rogers, Vanessa Hawkins and Crista Cullen.

Leaders Reading maintained the 7 point gap at the top with a last minute win over Clifton.

Leicester's next fixture is not until February 11th when they play Slough at home.

Meanwhile Crista Cullen, Hannah Macleod, Katie Long, Anne Panter, Chloe Rogers, Maddie Hinch and Rebecca Herbert are off to San Diego to play a series of tests against the USA for Great Britain in the run up to the London 2012 Olympics.