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. 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.
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Simon Brodkin, best known for character Lee Nelson, seen at Luton Airport
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He pushed past the security guards and attempted to join the squad
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Was dressed as footballer Jason Bent, a character from his BBC series
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Players, including Steven Gerrard, looked on and giggled as he was led away
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