As a Disguised Comedian joined the England World Cup Squad in an attempt to board their plane

Comedian 'Simon Brodkin' dressed as a footballer

The England World Cup squad were sent off with a smile on their faces today after a comedian tried to board their plane masquerading as a member of the team.
Dressed in a shiny, grey suit and with gelled hair, Simon Brodkin - best known for his comic creation Lee Nelson - pushed past the security guards and attempted to join the squad today as they flew from Luton Airport to Miami for the start of their World Cup training.

He pushed past the security in attempt to join the team

As the players look on

He was seen berating Steven Gerrard

As he was whisked away  

Handed to the security

The players, including Steven Gerrard, looked on in bemusement as Brodkin, who was in the guise of footballer Jason Bent, a fictitious character from his BBC Three series Lee Nelson's Well Funny People, shuffled into their midst.
He waved his passport at the security guards as the players made their way from a coach to a private hangar ready to board the plane.The comic was then seen berating Steven Gerrard, demanding to know why he hadn't been picked to represent England in the World Cup, which kicks off on Thursday, June 12.

While the players were seen giggling as the comedian joined their number, concerned England officials were snapped pointing out their rogue 'player' to security, and he was escorted away for questioning.

Questioning by the Police

No other football fans turned up to see the England squad leave for the tournament in Brazil.
The squad will play two friendlies in Florida to begin the final countdown to their World Cup countdown.
They will play matches against Ecuador and Honduras on Wednesday and Saturday, which will give boss Roy Hodgson the chance to give every player a game.

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