THE ROYALS got involved in the English Football League's community days of action.

Club captain Paul McShane helped out by holding a training session with pupils from the Berkshire College of Agriculture.

Reading FC hosted the competition on the 3G pitches at the Madejski Stadium indoor training centre 10 local Special Educational Needs schools.

On April 25, all 72 clubs came together for the EFL’s Community Day of Action to showcase the impact of the work in towns and cities nationwide.

Shaun Harvey, EFL Chief Executive, said: “EFL clubs play a pivotal role in their communities and what our inaugural Day of Action makes abundantly clear is how this work is having a significant impact, not just on match days but seven days a week, 365 days a year.

“The power of football continues to be used to improve people’s health and well-being and provide increased opportunities to develop individuals’ education and career prospects.

“Such important work should be commended and clearly illustrates how EFL clubs and their Trusts are contributing to society outside of the game, achieving tangible results and lasting change.“

More than one million people are now participating in football-led community programmes and activities every season.

The work has a significant impact on communities up and down the country.