Everton have been praised for a fantastic gesture to seven year-old fan Harry Jennings during Sunday's Merseyside derby with Liverpool .

Harry turned seven on Saturday - just three days after his family saw their lives turned upside down following the death of his mum, Michelle.

Michelle, 35, was travelling in a taxi which was involved in a collision on the East Lancs Road and died in hospital due to her injuries.

Floral tributes were subsequently left at the scene on the junction of Bridgehouse Lane, while friends paid tribute to "a lovely woman".

Ged Jennings with his son and daughter

On Sunday, Harry's grandfather and uncle took him to Goodison for the fixture against Liverpool.

Prior to the match, Harry's picture was displayed on the big screen at the side of the pitch.

Harry Jennings on the big screen at Goodison

Additionally, a touching message towards the youngster from his family was also placed in the matchday programme.

Harry's dad Ged share a picture of the screen to Instagram , tagging his tragic wife in the heartbreaking post.

He said: "Thank you Everton . @michellejeno83 They done it."

The Toffees' programme

Ged told the Liverpool ECHO: "As a life long Evertonian, the club, for all its faults, has been there as a constant through mine and my family's life.

"At such a heartbreaking time it provided welcome relief."

On the morning of Harry's birthday, Ged took to Instagram with a heartbreaking post about a first birthday without his wife.

Over £20,000 has been raised through donation sites to support Ged and his children following Michelle's tragic death.

And he has thanked people for their support, declaring: "We are truly thankful and humbled by all the donations and more importantly the kind words and support from friends, family and the greater general public.

The Jennings family

"It all shows what a beautiful, inspiring, loving person Michelle was, and how many lives she touched with her amazing nature.

"The generosity and kindheartedness of the people of our great city and beyond never ceases to amaze. Once again, many many thanks to everybody."

The driver of the Ford Mondeo taxi in which Michelle was travelling in was taken to hospital in a serious condition

A 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving, but has since been released.

You can donate to either of the two fundraising pages by visiting JustGiving or GoFundMe .