Trent Alexander-Arnold said it was a “no brainer” for him to help those on the frontline of Liverpool’s soaring homelessness crisis.

The West Derby-born footballer was at the Whitechapel Warehouse this morning, which is part of the Whitechapel Centre.

Trent Alexander-Arnold with staff and volunteers at the Whitechapel Warehouse

Trent Alexander-Arnold, Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram and Liam Robinson with staff and volunteers at the Whitechapel Warehouse

Trent Alexander-Arnold, helping staff and volunteers pack parcels for homeless people

The organisation is one of the city’s largest homelessness charities at a time when rough sleeping in the city has risen by over 50% over the past year.

Alexander-Arnold, along with Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram and Liverpool City Council leader Liam Robinson helped employees and volunteers at its warehouse to fill emergency parcels which will reach nearly 2,000 people.

A conveyor belt was formed, with those present packing much-needed items such as gifts, vouchers, clothing and sanitary products into gift bags ready to be delivered across the city.

Cllr Robinson recently declared the situation as an emergency amid an “unprecedented” rise in rough sleeping and has urged the Government to offer more support.

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Speaking to the ECHO, Alexander-Arnold claimed homelessness was something he cared deeply about. He said: “It’s a growing issue. It’s one that is deeply affecting the people of the city and people that are close to me, people that are around me, friends, family and people that to me dearly.

“It’s a big problem within the city, but it’s one that you see places like this are trying their best to tackle.”

Alexander-Arnold claimed it was a “no brainer” to help tackle homelessness, revealing he had approached the Metro Mayor himself to ask what he could do.

Last summer, Alexander-Arnold was named vice-captain of Liverpool. He brushed off the idea that his enthusiasm for supporting social initiatives in the city had been sparked by his new leadership position.