Take ThatHoward Donald has revealed that he was disappointed that Robbie Williams couldn’t join Take That for a show during their reunion tour but says the band has invited him to perform on their new album.

Howard said: “We all hoped Rob would be able to join us on stage but he had his own tour and things got in the way - it’s a real shame. But we speak all the time now and he knows the door’s always open if he wants to come and record with us or relive his Take That days in any way.”

“We would love him to be on the album. Obviously he’s got his solo stuff to focus on but he hasn’t ruled it out.”

Howard also discussed how the band met up with Robbie in private after a London show: “That’s one of the best things about this whole tour for me - I’m still so happy that we all got together and cleared the air.”

“When we met it was like nothing bad had gone between us in the 10 years that we hadn’t spoken - and to see Rob and Gary hug and make up was just amazing. It was really like old times.”

“Rob seems happier than he ever has and it’s brilliant. For him to come and work with us again would complete what’s been the most incredible year.”

Take That’s three-month comeback tour ended ended in Milton Keynes at the weekend and they expect their first album of new material in a decade to be released “before Christmas”.