Spreading some seasonal cheer

The Charlton first-team squad was out in force on Tuesday afternoon, bringing seasonal cheer and Christmas presents to children during the club's annual trip to local hospitals.

Members of the first-team squad meet Perry at Queen Mary's

Half of the squad departed the club's Sparrows Lane training ground for Queen Mary's Hospital, in Sidcup, with the remainder visiting Queen Elizabeth II Hospital in Woolwich.

Delivering goody bags and gifts to children who are unable to go home over the festive season, the likes of Rob Elliot, skipper Nicky Bailey and Frazer Richardson spent time chatting with the patients, signing autographs and posing for pictures at Queen Mary's.

And the same thing was going on in Woolwich, with players such as Jonjo Shelvey, Izale McLeod and Therry Racon handing out presents in the children's ward at Queen Elizabeth II.