Pre-season tourGallery: Liverpool squad surprise young supporters in Tokyo

Co-ordinated by LFC Foundation and Make-A-Wish, the Reds took time out of their pre-season work on tour in Japan to meet the children and their families.

The youngsters from Make-A-Wish, Shine On! Kids, Kodansha and The Nippon Foundation had their dreams fulfilled when they met their footballing heroes for a chat before they signed autographs and posed for photographs.

Their unforgettable day was completed with other special appearances, including club mascot Mighty Red, record goalscorer Ian Rush, and Linda Pizzuti.

Take a look at the occasion in the gallery below.