COLCHESTER United players invited school pupils to take part in fun football sessions as part of a community day of action.
The U's was one of the 72 English Football League (EFL) clubs who participated in the event designed to show the positive impact they are having on communities.
They invited youngsters from Baynards Primary School and Thurstable School, both in Tiptree, to participate in the sessions at their Florence Park training ground.
EFL Trust chairman John Nixon said: "Our clubs engage with people from all walks of life and the EFL Community Day of Action has been a fantastic effort.
"Football inspires people to do activities they wouldn't normally do and all 72 clubs work hard in areas such as health, inclusion, sport and education.
"Approximately £50million is being invested every season by the EFL Trust and Club Community Trusts into these key areas and the Community Day of Action has brought everything to life."
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