Tottenham Hotspur players brought some Christmas cheer to young patients at the Whittington Hospital children’s ward on their annual visit.

Ham & High: Schillaci, Dembele, Lloris and Eriksen pose for a photograph as they meet young patients during a Tottenham Hotspur player visit at Whittington Hospital. Picture: Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty ImagesSchillaci, Dembele, Lloris and Eriksen pose for a photograph as they meet young patients during a Tottenham Hotspur player visit at Whittington Hospital. Picture: Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images (Image: 2017 Tottenham Hotspur FC)

Midfielder Mousa Dembele, forward Christian Eriksen, goalie Hugo Lloris and Spurs Ladies captain Jenna Schillaci met youngsters and delivered presents to the hospital in Magdala Avenue yesterday.

Eriksen said: “It’s great to see smiles on the children’s faces, support them and give them happiness. It’s special to be here as I’m going to be a dad myself.

“We know how much we can give back and how it makes a big difference for the kids and parents,” he added.

Jonathan Clark, father of Ellis Clark on the ward with pneumonia said: “Having the players visit, I know Ellis really appreciated it.”

Whittington nurse Carly Odell, Mother of Freddie, said: “Freddie is a massive Spurs fan. He was so excited to meet Hugo.

Freddie added: “It’s great to meet the players. I’m a keeper as well so it was really exciting to meet Hugo. It was my first time meeting him.”