Nicholas said; “I am truly thrilled that the East Grinstead Hockey Club scored such a magnificent and heroic and important victory against Surbiton on Saturday.

“By any stretch of the imagination wining the English League title is is a tremendous achievement for all concerned and this is recognition of the remarkable success of the East Grinstead Hockey Club.

“I am very proud to have such a remarkable Club in my constituency; they will prove to be a great inspiration for local people and I send them all my warmest best wishes at this tremendous moment.”