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A young Liverpool fan who donated his pocket money to a local foodbank has had his generosity rewarded with a special gift courtesy of Roberto Firmino and Andy Robertson.

Seven-year-old Alfie Radford was attending Tuesday night's Champions League tie with Porto at Anfield with his dad Tom, when he asked if could offer up his pocket money towards a foodbank cause.

Prior to Tuesday night's game at Anfield, Alfie asked to stop by a supermarket to help after recently learning about Liverpool's foodbank charities.

After Alfie's incredible gesture on Tuesday evening, Liverpool left-back Robertson sent the young Reds fan a letter of praise for the selfless act.

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

Robertson said: "Dear Alfie, it's Andy Robertson here from Liverpool.

"I saw on Twitter that you did something very special for the foodbanks at Anfield last night.

"I remember from being your age just how important pocket money is and how there's hundreds of things you could have bought for yourself with it.

"For you to give that up for people who are having a tough time and need some help to get by is absolutely amazing.

"Let me tell you now that is brilliant from you and sets an example to the rest of us that showing a little care and thought for others is really important - it's also very Liverpool!

"Foodbanks is a cause close to my own heart and what you've done will stay with me for a long time.

"Anyway - the point of this letter. You've done something amazing for other people and expected nothing in return for it. Because of that I want to make sure it is rewarded.

"I've got one of Roberto Firmino's match shirts from this season and asked him to sign it for you by way of a thank you for what you did for the foodbanks. Let's be honest Alfie - no one wants the left-back's shirt - which is why I got Bobby's instead. Hope that's okay.

"I'll make sure all the lads hear about what you've done. You've done LFC proud - your family will be made up with you I'm sure.

"All the best wee man."

The gesture saw Alfie awarded with the Fans Supporting Foodbanks' 'Fan of the Month' award on Wednesday.

Alfie's father Tom told the ECHO his little boy was moved to tears after learning of Robertson's letter.

"We have a friend who helps towards [foodbanks] and I've explained to Alfie about kids his age being hungry in our city," said Tom.

"He really wanted to use all his pocket money to stop at Aldi and fill a bag [before the game] to help.

"We filled a bag full of shopping, including some things he thought kids would like and we dropped it off at the stadium.

"He was absolutely over the moon, he cried. Hopefully this will encourage him to be more generous in the future."