Harry Maguire spreads festive cheer with visit to young patients at Sheffield Children's Hospital

Harry was a patient himself when he was a boy.
Alastair Ulke
By Alastair Ulke
Published 17th Dec 2023, 12:38 BST
Updated 17th Dec 2023, 13:47 BST

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The young patients of Sheffield Children's Hospital were visited by one of the Steel City's best this week when Harry Maguire paid a visit.

The patients of Sheffield Children's Hospital had a visit from homegrown football star and England defender Harry Maguire this week.The patients of Sheffield Children's Hospital had a visit from homegrown football star and England defender Harry Maguire this week.
The patients of Sheffield Children's Hospital had a visit from homegrown football star and England defender Harry Maguire this week.

The homegrown Sheffield United star who now plays for Manchester United and England visited patients and their families to talk all things football and spread some festive cheer.

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As a child, Harry was a patient at Sheffield Children’s and the visit gave him a great chance to see how different the hospital is today.

The patients of Sheffield's Children Hospital were paid a visit by homegrown football star and England defender Harry Maguire this week.The patients of Sheffield's Children Hospital were paid a visit by homegrown football star and England defender Harry Maguire this week.
The patients of Sheffield's Children Hospital were paid a visit by homegrown football star and England defender Harry Maguire this week.

The visit was arranged with The Children’s Hospital Charity, and for the season of giving, Harry handed out signed footballs, annuals, and postcards to children and parents.

During his visit, Harry even met his biggest fan, Alana.

These pictures shared by the Sheffield Children's Hospital Charity show some of the patients Harry got to meet on the wards.

Related topics:Harry MaguireSheffield Children's HospitalManchester UnitedSheffield United

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