Meanwhile, six members of the women’s team squad brought festive cheer to teenagers and young adults at The Christie, in Withington, speaking with patients and families who are experiencing a tough Christmas period.
Aoife Mannion, among the players visiting young people at The Christie, said: “We’ve met some of the lovely people here, heard a little bit about their journeys and, hopefully, just brought some smiles to their faces and provided a little bit of a distraction.