Players spread festive cheer with visit to local children’s wards

Harry Kane went back to where it all began for him when he spent time at his birthplace, Whipps Cross University Hospital in Leytonstone, alongside Lucas Moura, Ryan Sessegnon and Japhet Tanganga today (Friday 13 December).

Toby Alderweireld, Danny Rose, Kyle Walker-Peters and Academy coach Ryan Mason handed out gifts at North Middlesex Hospital in Edmonton while Christian Eriksen joined Club Captain Hugo Lloris and fellow goalkeepers Brandon Austin and Alfie Whiteman at Whittington Hospital in Archway.

Speaking after visiting Whipps Cross, Harry told us: "It has been great coming back to the place I was born to visit kids when they’re going through a tough time. Spending time with them and bringing presents is a small but hugely important thing we can do to help raise spirits and put smiles back on their faces. We hope everyone has a great Christmas."

Japhet, Ryan, Harry and Lucas at Whipps Cross The players meet a family at Whipps Cross Perfect timing - this young patient was on a video call to her brother when the players turned up! Handing out presents at Whipps Cross Harry, Lucas, Japhet and Ryan at Whipps Cross The players pose for a picture with staff at Whipps Cross Hugo, Christian, Brandon and Alfie with a family at Whittington Hospital in Archway Christian and Brandon with a young patient at Whittington Hospital Alfie and Hugo at Whittington Hospital High fives at Whittington Hospital Christian, Brandon, Alfie and Hugo at Whittington Hospital A little Christmas cheer at Whittington Hospital Brandon, Alfie, Hugo and Christian meet a family at Whittington Hospital Selfie time at Whittington Hospital Players and staff together at Whittington Hospital Toby, Ryan, Kyle and Danny get ready to hand out presents at North Middlesex Hospital The players meet a family at North Middlesex Hospital Toby meets a young patient at North Middlesex Hospital The players at North Middlesex Hospital Ryan hands out a present at North Middlesex Hospital The players at North Middlesex Hospital Time for a staff photo at North Middlesex Hospital Everyone together at North Middlesex Hospital

Earlier this week, Tottenham Hotspur Women players Hannah Godfrey, Rachel Furness, Siri Worm and Megan Wynne visited patients at Barnet Hospital, which is located close to their home at The Hive.

They also spent time with parents at the Starlight neonatal ward, including Spurs fans Alex and Sarah, whose twins were born last month and are being cared for on the ward.

Hannah, Siri, Megan and Rachel with a young patient at Barnet Hospital The players at Barnet Hospital Rachel, Hannah, Megan and Siri at Barnet Hospital

Speaking after her visit to Barnet, defender Hannah Godfrey said: “We absolutely loved the visit. Seeing the faces of the children and their families light up when they realise that people are thinking about them and want to spend time with them is something we’ll remember for a very long time.”

To round off this year’s hospital visits, players will deliver gifts to children at Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow next week.