RUSSIAN World Cup star Denis Gizatulin is edging closer to a move to Eastbourne.He's passed an English exam as part of his work permit application and Eagles are hoping to have all the paperwork in place soon.

RUSSIAN World Cup star Denis Gizatulin is edging closer to a move to Eastbourne.

He's passed an English exam as part of his work permit application and Eagles are hoping to have all the paperwork in place soon.

Eastbourne co-promoter Bob Dugard said: “For me he was always a key part of our team. All the other riders will live up to their starting averages but he has the chance to make major improvement.“