ENGLAND DUO HELP SECURE PROMOTION

ENGLAND Women secured promotion to the top flight of the EuroHockey Indoor Nations Championship when they beat Switzerland 3-2 in their final match in Slagelse, Denmark, on Sunday.

England had to draw or win to secure their spot in the top division in two year's time, and after being level at 1-1 at the break they achieved their aim with a one-goal victory.

Leicester duo Katie Long and Maddie Hinch took leading roles and Long made the scoresheet several times over the weekend and Hinch was voted Goalkeeper of the tournament. There was heartbreak for Hannah Smith, having been selected and made the trip, she broke her hand in the training session before the first game. All the club send our thoughts to her and wished her a speedy recovery.