Saints trio Danny Ings, Charlie Austin and Jack Stephens became mascots for the day.

As part of Virgin Media's Super Saints fans initiative, they invited local youth side Redbridge Wanderers to Staplewood to take part in a football match.

Redbridge Wanderers recently ran into financial difficulties, which meant they were unable to invest in new kit or equipment for the players.

Both the girls and boys under-11 sides attended the event, before being met with a surprise.

They were joined by Austin, Ings and Stephens who led them in their warm-up and then out onto the pitch for a match.

Virgin Media and Saints came together to provide Redbridge's boys and girls under-7, 8, 9 and 10 squads with new kits and 60 new footballs.

Jasmine, aged 10, plays for Redbridge Wanderers Lionesses, said: “When they [Austin, Ings and Stephens] walked in, I went completely red!”

Patrick, aged 10, goalkeeper for Redbridge Wanderers Hawks, said: “It’s nice to see our badge and not just on a plain old kit.”

Virgin Media’s Brand Director, Cilesta Van Doorn, said: “When Virgin Media heard about Redbridge Wanderers recent troubles, we felt we had to do something to help them out.

“What better way to raise their spirits than to let them grace the same turf as their idols in a brand new kit, now proudly sponsored by our amazing Super Saints fans initiative. We had great fun with them on the day and can’t wait to see them shine on the pitch.”

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