Fawlty star has recorded a World Cup anthem. Heaven help us all.

Well, it's nearly World Cup time, and that can only mean one thing - the bad football song.

Not only is Frank Skinner and David Baddiel's Three Lions to be re-released (on June 5), but even John Cleese has got in on the act.

Going by the monicker The First Eleven he's recorded a ditty called Don't Mention The World Cup, named after... well, take a wild guess.

He said: "It's a catchy tune, and hopefully you'll be hearing it on a football terrace near you, very soon. Come on England!"

The song - which is now available on iTunes - has been created with Dean Whitbread, who helps Cleese with his podcasts, and co-writer Ashley Slater.

Meanwhile, the reissued version of Three Lions is the same version as used for the 1998 World Cup - they haven't bothered to update it.