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Everton players bring Christmas joy to Alder Hey Children's Hospital as they visit patients after beating Arsenal

Everton players sacrificed a rare break from training on Wednesday to bring some Christmas cheer to Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Liverpool.

The Toffees certainly deserved to put their feet up after a hard-fought win over Arsenal at Goodison Park on Tuesday evening, but instead got together to help those who won't be able to spend Christmas in the comfort of their own homes.

Club captain Phil Jagielka lead a large contingent of players through the halls of the famous hospital carrying large bags of gifts to be given away.

Everton's entire first team squad pose with a club-friendly blue Father Christmas at Alder Hey
Everton's entire first team squad pose with a club-friendly blue Father Christmas at Alder Hey
Phil Jagielka carries a big bag of presents as he leads his Everton team-mates down the halls
Phil Jagielka carries a big bag of presents as he leads his Everton team-mates down the halls
A contingent of Everton stars visit one young girl as they made their way around the hospital
A contingent of Everton stars visit one young girl as they made their way around the hospital

Romelu Lukaku, Leighton Baines and Tuesday's star Seamus Coleman were all in attendance and looked in high spirits after their comeback victory against the Gunners.