An amusing video has emerged of two pranksters performing a 'social experiment' to see whether they can increase their chances of getting a date by claiming they are friends with David Beckham.

The video, put together by YouTube stars Woody and Kleiny, shows them approaching a woman in the street and trying to convince her to join them for a lunch date.

After initially rejecting their advances, the woman suddenly changes her mind when the pair pretend that they are friends with the famous footballer.

Seeing Beckham's name appear under caller ID on the pranksters’ phone, the impressed woman overrides her early excuses and agrees to go to lunch with them.

The prank was recorded near Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, UK on Monday.

An amusing video has emerged of two pranksters performing a 'social experiment' to see whether they can increase their chances of getting a date by claiming they are friends with David Beckham.

The video, put together by YouTube stars Woody and Kleiny, shows them approaching a woman in the street and trying to convince her to join them for a lunch date.

After initially rejecting their advances, the woman suddenly changes her mind when the pair pretend that they are friends with the famous footballer.

Seeing Beckham's name appear under caller ID on the pranksters’ phone, the impressed woman overrides her early excuses and agrees to go to lunch with them.

The prank was recorded near Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, UK on Monday.