One Direction Cover Michael Jackson's 'Man In The Mirror' During US Tour – Video

27 June 2012, 16:46 | Updated: 27 June 2012, 16:56

The 'One Thing' stars paid tribute to the King of pop on the anniversary of his death recently.

One Direction paid tribute to Michael Jackson by covering his hit single 'Man In The Mirror' during their US arena tour.

The 'What Makes You Beautiful' stars were performing at the Arena at Gwinnett Center in Georgie the day after the third anniversary of the King of pop's death.

A Twitter message showed up on the screen requesting for the band to give a rendition of the song to which they obliged.

Niall can be heard asking their touring guitarist if he knows the track before the band kick into the impromptu version of the 1988 track.

Harry opens the song with thousands of fans screaming as soon as he hits the first notes of the track.

You can view a picture of One Direction on tour in the US below:

Meanwhile, the band are currently working on their new second studio album during their time in America and Ed Sheeran recently confirmed that he has written songs for inclusion on the album.

The band's US tour will climax at the Bank Atlantic Center in Florida on 1^st July.

Watch One Direction performing 'Man In The Mirror' below:

One Direction will also head back to the UK for a performance at this year's iTunes Festival in Camden, London.