One Direction singer Liam Payne has admitted that the band will never fully move on from the "idea of being young".

The group broke onto the scene as five fresh-faced teens and since leaving the X Factor in 2010, their style and personalities have matured.

The 'Kiss You' stars have also revealed that their upcoming third album will feature a deeper sound as they attempt more rock.

Speaking to GQ, however, Liam Payne conceded that their role as a boyband means that they will rarely escape the clutches of being regarded as 'young'. He said:

"I think in the industry we’re in and the type of audience we have, we’re never going to escape the idea of being young. Which I don’t mind myself. I mean, who wants to grow up anyway?"

The singer continued: "I remember when I watched this documentary as a kid about Donny Osmond and I think it got to him a bit, always having to be clean-cut and the nice guy. Maybe it will happen to us. Although we get away with far too much so why would we want it to stop?"