CommunityGiorgi Mamardashvili and Freddie Woodman surprise youngsters at LFC Foundation session

The children, who were taking part in an after-school football skills session at St Laurence’s Primary School in Kirkby, were stunned when the Liverpool goalkeepers appeared on their playground.

Mamardashvili and Woodman were alongside club mascot Mighty Red and joined in with the session, helping the children with their positioning, handling and dribbling skills.

The session was part of the Premier League Primary Stars programme, which is funded by the Premier League through the Premier League Charitable Fund.

The programme aims to use the appeal of the league and Liverpool FC to inspire children to learn, be active and develop important life skills, such as self-esteem, resilience and teamwork.

LFC Foundation engages with more than 10,000 primary school children per season through the Premier League Primary Stars programme, through in-school sessions, non-curricular activity and virtual support.

Woodman said: “Since being at the club, I’ve realised how important Liverpool Football Club is to the community and you can see the wonderful job LFC Foundation is doing.

“It’s a privilege to come down here to watch the kids playing football and learning life skills as well.”

Gemma Smith, head of programmes at LFC Foundation, added: “It’s fantastic to have the players out in the community supporting the work of LFC Foundation and seeing the impact it can have on our participants.

“We have incredible support from both the men’s and women’s teams and it is really special for us to be able to provide these opportunities for the people we support in our communities and create memories to last a lifetime.”

LFC Foundation, the club’s official charity, aims to tackle social inequalities in its communities through improving health, championing learning and enhancing employability opportunities for all.

Last season, it supported more than 145,000 people, generating a social value of more than £80 million.