England football captain Harry Kane surprised children with a video message.
Kane is leading the Three Lions at the 2026 World Cup and sent the words to young people and families supported by Haven House Hospice in Woodford Green.
The video was sent on June 22 while the hospice was celebrating with a World Cup party.
Kane, an ambassador for the hospice since 2020, thanked the children for their support.
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Justin Derbyshire, chief executive of Haven House, said: "Harry has been a fantastic ambassador for Haven House and we are incredibly grateful that he took the time to record this special message. It means so much to the children and families we support.
"We'll all be cheering him and the England team on and wish them every success in the tournament."
Kane grew up in nearby Chingford and has supported the hospice for several years. Last year, he gave children and families from the hospice a memorable night at Wembley Stadium, where they watched England play Wales and met him after the game.
Haven House supports babies, children and young people with serious illnesses, providing care across north east London, west Essex and east Hertfordshire.
Services include specialist nursing, therapies, respite care and bereavement support.
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