Robbie Williams has denied rumours that he dislikes One Direction and revealed that he is jealous of them.

Williams, who has boyband roots with Take That, told BBC Radio 1 that misleading stories had emerged in the past that said he wasn't keen on One Direction.

However, he has now cleared up any confusion and actually said he is sad that he is not out there reliving his boyband glory with them. The 'Candy' star said:

"I'm jealous of them and I wish I was doing it all with them. I've met all the boys, but it was a long time ago. I am quoted as saying, 'Robbie Williams slammed One Direction. Robbie Williams had a go at One Direction'. I really didn't - I love the boys."

He added: "I'm looking forward to seeing where the road takes them for many years to come I hope. They do perform like they've never met each other and there's a certain charm to that too. It's brilliant."