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Leicester City are promoted to the Women's Super League for the first time in their history after a 2-0 victory over London City Lionesses... and Emile Heskey celebrates by drowning manager Jonathan Morgan in champagne!

Leicester City have been promoted to the Women's Super League for the first time in their history after beating London City Lionesses 2-0 on Sunday.

Second half goals from Sam Tierney and Natasha Jane Flint ensured the Foxes were crowned champions with two games remaining.

The club have reaped the rewards after turning professional in the summer with Liverpool the only other full-time club in the Championship.

Leicester City have been promoted to the Women's Super League for the first time
The club were crowned champions after a 2-0 victory over London City Lionesses
Sam Tierney opened the scoring in the second half before Natasha Jane Flint made it 2-0

The Reds were the favourites to regain promotion to the top flight but currently sit fourth, 12 points behind the leaders with Durham in second and Sheffield United in third.