Liverpool's Academy players brought some Christmas cheer to the patients of Alder Hey Hospital as they paid their special festive visit.

The U18s and U21s squads along with the club mascot, Mighty Red, visited the hospital to hand out presents to the children.

The players were split into six groups, visiting a number of wards in the hospital, chatting to patients and their families, while posing for photos and signing autographs.

Throughout the year the Academy pay regular visits to Alder Hey and they always make a special annual trip in time for Christmas.

Check out some pictures from the visit below in our gallery.