EX-LIVERPOOL FC players met children yesterday as part of a week of action to kick racism and discrimination into touch.

Jamaican-born Barnes joined Toxteth’s Howard Gayle at the Kick It Out’s “One Game One Community” event at the International Slavery Museum.

They met children of Gwladys Street School, near Goodison Park, and North Liverpool Academy, near Anfield, to talk about racism and prejudice in football and the wider world.

They then answered questions about racism and their playing careers.

The event was organised by Liverpool FC, Everton FC and Tranmere Rovers FC as part of “Kick It Out”, football's equality and inclusion campaign bringing together the Professional Footballers Association, Premier League and FA.

England and Liverpool FC player Glen Johnson and Everton’s Marouane Fellaini have also backed the week of action.

Johnson, who was one of three mixed race players in England’s victory over Croatia that secured a place in next year’s World Cup, said he was pleased to see disabled supporters overcoming barriers to attend more football games.

He said: “It’s one game of football which spells out that it is available to everyone and anyone.”