COMEDIAN Lee Nelson has been snapped trying to a get free flight to the World Cup with the England boys before being escorted away by transport police.

COMEDIAN: Simon Brodkin, known for his character Lee Nelson, is reportedly being detained at the airport

The funny man was standing pretty casually in his suit with Roy Hodgson's team as they were waiting in the private hanger at Luton Airport before being spotted by security.

Lee, real name Simon Brodkin, was reportedly trying to pass himself off as alter-ego footballer Jason Bent, a character from his BBC Three series Lee Nelson's Well Funny People.

It's not the first time he has tried it after managing to warm-up at Goodison Park with the Manchester City players before their match with Everton last year.

But his presence alerted a few players and he was escorted away by stewards before being arrested,.

POSING: Brodkin stands with the lads hoping no one notices

WAIT A MINUTE: Some of the boys recognise the imposter

CAPTAIN CONFUSION: But not Stevie G...

This time around, baffled England stars stare at the wannabe footballer as he waves his passport in the faces of security officials.

Unknown to a few of the players, who are on their way to Miami for two pre-World Cup friendlies, it seems they were getting pretty annoyed by his cheek.

But the likes of Jack Wilshere and Adam Lallana were spotted having a little giggle as he was taken away.

He is currently said to be detained at the airport.

The boys will face Ecuador on Wednesday and then Honduras on Saturday before their big World Cup opener against Italy next Saturday.

GET HIM: Security realise there is a bit of unrest in the ranks

CLOCKED IT: Brodkin gets taken away

SHOCKED: 'I'm a footballer, I swear'