Andy Robertson is not just winning admirers on the pitch at Liverpool, but off it, too.

His all-action performances since making his £10million move to Anfield last summer have seen him become a fan favourite.

But it his demeanour and personality which is proving just as endearing, with the 23-year-old exhibiting real humility since arriving on Merseyside.

That was shown once more this week, when the Scottish international wrote to one seven-year-old Liverpool fan who displayed a brilliant act of generosity.

Alfie Radford was attending Tuesday night's Champions League tie with Porto at Anfield with his father Tom, when he asked if could offer up his pocket money towards a local foodbank.

After Alfie's incredible gesture, Robertson sent the young Reds fan a letter of praise for the selfless act.

And Robertson also included a match-worn Roberto Firmino shirt as a special thank you for Alfie's kindness.

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It should come as little surprise Robertson was touched by Alfie's move, given how the player himself has done work with foodbanks on Merseyside.

In an interview with the Mail on Sunday in September, Robertson spoke about his desire to help the local community.

He donated four bags to be distributed by North Liverpool Foodbank helpers, with items including spaghetti hoops, Pot Noodles, sugar, scented soaps, pasta and long grain rice.

It is also detailed how, when turning 21 at Hull City, he asked friends and family to make donations to the East Renfrewshire Foodbank – where he was brought up – instead of buying him birthday presents.

When he turned 21 a couple of years ago, while he was playing for Hull City in the Premier League, Robertson did some research and asked that his family and friends make donations to the East Renfrewshire Foodbank, near where he was brought up, rather than give him presents for his birthday.

He helped raise more than £500.

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“I love getting presents but I thought maybe I could give something back,” Robertson said. “It was something I didn't think about until six months before my 21st.

“When you realise the scale of the problem, it takes you aback. There are people walking among us who rely on foodbanks and you don't even know about it. If you can make everyone more aware, it can only help society.”

Robertson himself knows all about working to live, managing a nine-to-five job while playing amateur football with Queen's Park.

Speaking to the ECHO exclusively last month, he said: “There is no easy way to becoming a professional footballer whether you go through the youth ranks at a club or the route I went.

“I enjoyed my route. I’ve played at some good grounds and some not so good grounds! I’ve met some great people along the way.

“It makes you appreciate every step you make. Whether it was my first contract at Dundee United or now playing for this great club. I’ve always appreciated it and appreciated the people around me. I think that stands me in good stead.”

Fierce on the pitch and with a heart of gold off it, expect to hear his name bellowed out by the Kop plenty of times in the future.