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Hull City academy players inspiring schoolchildren

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Hull City academy players are helping inspire schoolchildren.

The young footballers have been working with primary school pupils at the MKM Stadium to raise levels of literacy and numeracy.

It is part of an educational programme by Run With It.

Lisa Dawson, director of the charity, said the initiative also helps build self-confidence and self-esteem.

The players help with the programme alongside their football training and own studies.

Tigers’ first-year scholar Joe Batty was among the players who spent time with the children.

'Really good for us'

He said: “When I was at school it was really exciting when you had players coming in to learn from, and you can ask lots of questions.