Everton stars Leighton Baines and Luke Garbutt visited Alder Hey Children ’ s Hospital on Wednesday to spread some Easter cheer for the young patients and their families . The Toffees duo handed out Easter eggs and posed for photographs in the wards of the West Derby hospital following their training session on Wednesday . Speaking during the visit , Baines said : 'Us visiting with chocolate eggs can feel pretty insignificant in comparison to what the kids are going through , what they ’ re in here for and the period of time they ’ ve been here , but then you speak to some of the parents , they really appreciate you just coming in and breaking the day up . Leighton Baines ( left ) and Luke Garbutt paid a visit to Alder Hey Children ’ s Hospital on Wednesday . Despite being a Liverpool fan , this youngster looked thrilled to meet the Everton duo . 'Some of the kids I recognised from when we visited at Christmas and they haven ’ t been home since so every day is the same and it ’ s really tough for them . 'You see unbelievable strength and character here , you look at what some of the kids are going through , it ’ s so tough and yet they ’ re still smiling . Hopefully we ’ ve brightened the day up even if it ’ s just for a short period of time . ' Garbutt and Baines will now be turning their attention to Everton 's Premier League clash against Southampton on Saturday . Roberto Martinez 's side have endured a difficult season , but will head into the match on the back of two consecutive victories against Newcastle and QPR . Everton and England defender Baines talks to a young patient after giving her several Easter eggs . Baines hailed the 'unbelievable strength and character ' of the children at Alder Hey Children ’ s Hospital . The 30-year-old will be back in action for Everton on Saturday following his spell with England .
Leighton Baines and Luke Garbutt visit children 's hospital in Liverpool . Everton defenders hand out Easter eggs to young patients and families . Toffees face Premier League clash against Southampton on Saturday .