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

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

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.

The result ended a five-game win-less run for the Toffees and put them in a great position for their next game, the Merseyside derby against Liverpool.

Jagielka and Co distributed signed merchandise to the Everton fans around the hospital, even gifting a signed baby kit to one of their youngest and most adorable fans.

Every one of the Everton players were dressed for the occasion too, sporting blue Father Christmas hats to go along with the club-friendly blue Father Christmas who was also making the rounds.

Everton left-back Leighton Baines and midfielder Kevin Mirallas pose for a photo with patients

Everton's club captain Jagielka gifts a blue Father Christmas hat to a very young patient

Belgium international Mirallas and Spanish team-mate Gerard Deulofeu pose with a young girl

Patients at Alder Hey who sit on the red side of Liverpool needn't wait long before their hero Jurgen Klopp and his Liverpool team arrive either.

Both Everton and Liverpool pay a visit to the hospital around this time of year with the latter historically visiting several days after their city counterparts.

Having spread some festive joy, Everton will again focus on all things football as they look to storm back into European contention by beating their local rivals on Monday evening.

The Everton players present a club cushion signed by the first-team players to a young lady

Romelu Lukaku poses for a selfie with one very dedicated Everton fan in a festive blue jumper

The young boy then grabbed a photo with Everton's manager Ronald Koeman

Despite their poor recent form, an excellent start to the season and Tuesday's win over Arsenal means they still lie seventh in the table, although they may move down after Wednesday evening's fixtures.

They remain unbeaten at home since March while Liverpool have failed to win their last three away games in the Premier League.

Taking inspiration from the tough characters they met on Wednesday, the Toffees will certainly be fired up for the fixture.