TEESSIDE songwriter Alistair Griffin is getting behind England with the release of a World Cup song.

Titled 'England Crazy', the video for it was shot in York this week.

England fans answered Alistair's call on social media and gathered on the Knavesmire, as volunteers reenacted the classic 1966 final between England and Germany.

The storyline of the video follows Alistair from The Slip Inn pub, where he's seen receiving a text message from England manager Gareth Southgate, asking him if he could write a song to inspire the team.

Following him through terraced streets, we see him amass a crowd who arrive at the pitch with the opposition waiting.

The video also features ten-year-old Boro fan Alex Sakar from Ormesby, Middlesbrough.

Alex who plays for Marton Whites, is thrust into the spotlight as he takes a crucial penalty for England as the crowd looks on.

Alistair describes ‘England Crazy’ as a "singalong anthem with a big chorus. Nothing has comes close to Three Lions since Euro 96 but maybe this one will resonate with people if England perform on the pitch."

Alistair has history with the England manager after Southgate championed Alistair's homage to Boro footballer Mark Viduka, whilst he was Middlesbrough manager. Alistair remembers the social media frenzy saying, " Gareth got behind it and it really took off. Suddenly it was was all over social media."

On his hopes for the video and the song, Alistair said: "England songs are linked closely with the success of the team so we'll have to see. Like all football fans I live in hope!!"

Alistair, who crowdfunded for the video with a Kickstarter campaign, praised the volunteers and fans who turned up to be in the video;

"It was great to see so many people on the Knavesmire enjoying the video experience. We had a beautiful day for filming and the local community really played its part. Their fun and enthusiasm make the video."