WATFORD Football Club has been named in an Early Day Motion in Parliament congratulating all 72 Football League clubs for their work in the community.

The Early Day Motion (EDM) recognises the power of Football League clubs, such as Watford, to improve their local communities, and congratulates them on delivering a wide range of community related projects that have engaged more than 1.5million people in the last 12 months.

Watford MP, Claire Ward, said: "Watford FC are at the heart of the local community and I'm very proud of the work they do.

"I'm an avid Hornets fan and I have seen the positive effect the club and players have had on major social issues such as health, education, social cohesion and sports participation right across my constituency.

"I'm pleased that my Parliamentary colleagues have given them the recognition they deserve."

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Rob Smith, Director of Watford FC Community Sports and Education Trust, said: "We are delighted to have been recognised in this way by Parliament.

"It is a major boost for our football club and our community team who work tirelessly seven days a week to improve the lives of local residents."

Gavin Megaw, Director of External Affairs for The Football League, added: "Football League clubs are working at the heart of their communities up and down the country and it is great to see them get such deserved recognition in Parliament.

"Football has a power to make a difference, and we are very proud of the positive work all our 72 clubs do in engaging over one and a half million people every year."