The Everton stars made a visit to Alder Hey on Tuesday afternoon

Everton stars Andre Gomes and Jordan Pickford made a heartwarming surprise visit to Alder Hey Children's Hospital on Tuesday afternoon.

The Blues are preparing to face Aston Villa on Friday for their third Premier League match of the campaign and are looking to continue their unbeaten start to the term so far.

But midfielder Gomes and goalkeeper Pickford both took time out of their busy schedules this week to make an impromptu visit to the children's hospital in West Derby.

The Everton stars met several patients, parents and staff working on a surgery ward during their visit and handed out a selection of gifts during their time at the hospital - including shirts, signed photos and footballs.

The pair also presented a signed jersey to the ward matron Kelly Black, who is a lifelong Blue.

The event made for some heartwarming pictures, all of which you can see below.