Rik Mayall World Cup song breaks into iTunes top 20

An England World Cup song featuring Rik Mayall has entered the iTunes top 20.

The British comedy icon passed away aged 56 earlier this week, sending the entertainment world into shock.

The Bottom star lent his voice to the track 'Noble England' four years ago to give his support to the England football team at the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Jon Morter, who was the brains behind Rage Against the Machine's Christmas chart hijack in 2009, has encouraged the masses to buy the song again in light of Mayall's death and the impending 2014 World Cup.

At the time of writing, the song is placed at No.18 on the UK iTunes chart.

Morter commented: "In 2010 the song didn't do so well because there were so many others out there. It's a cruel irony that on the eve of the World Cup, we have lost him. It's now time for everyone to wake up to this fantastic song."

Watch the video for 'Noble England' below: