An England footballer has surprised a 14-year-old with Down’s syndrome by visiting him in class.

Dele Alli paid a visit to student Mark Addoley at the Vale School in Worcester Avenue, Tottenham.

Mark - a young Spurs fan who is supported by Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice, the Club’s Official Charity Partner.

The Spurs and England player visited Mark as part of this year’s BBC Children in Need appeal, which culminates on Friday.

During his visit, Dele joined Mark’s carer Jules in helping the 14-year-old with his Maths and English before taking part in a music session.

Mark and his classmates then showed off their sporting skills to the footballer by challenging him to a game of boccia, a seated ball game that is now a Paralympic sport.

Dele said: “It’s been brilliant meeting Mark today and seeing the smile on his face when I walked through the door.

“Noah’s Ark is a fantastic charity that operates on our doorstep, so it was great to see how they support children that require specialist support.”

Through the Building The Ark campaign, Noah’s Ark is raising funds to construct The Ark – a children’s hospice building for North and Central London and Hertsmere.

If you want to help, please visit BuildingTheArk.org.uk.