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Police Stop Fake England Player As Three Lions Depart For The World Cup
- Updated: June 2, 2014
England’s departure for the World Cup was hit by a moment of farce when comedian Simon Brodkin (aka BBC Three’s Lee Nelson) gatecrashed the travelling party as they arrived at Luton Airport.
Brodkin, best known for his performance as Lee Nelson in the BBC comedy series – was pictured attempting to mingle with England’s players and staff as they waited for their luggage to be removed from the coach which had delivered them to a private terminal at the Bedfordshire airport.
Dressed in an identical suit to those worn by the England travelling party and brandishing a passport, Brodkin spent several moments in close proximity to the players before he appeared to be spotted first by captain Steven Gerrard, after which members of security and local police intervened.
Brodkin was spoken to by a police officer before leaving the area.
It is not the first time Brodkin has attempted such a stunt. In April 2013, he was given a six-month conditional caution after warming up with the Manchester City team ahead of a match against Everton at Goodison Park the previous month. His appearance attracted some derision on Twitter.
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