Ed Sheeran has confirmed the release of his next single.

The flame-haired singer songwriter announced on Twitter that he will be releasing 'Small Bump' as a single.

It will mark the fifth single to be taken off his album '+', with the likes of 'Lego House' having already been released.

Speaking about his next single, Sheeran tweeted:

"Before it gets out there, I'd like to be the first once to announce what the 5th single taken from my album '+' is. So the single is..."

He continued: "Small Bump."

As previously reported, Sheeran revealed his disappointment at the lack of women throwing underwear at him on stage - concluding that "maybe one day" it will happen.