Take ThatTake That star Howard Donald has said he could never follow in former bandmate Robbie Williams‘ footsteps and launch a solo career.

Robbie left the boy band in 1995 and the rest of the group separated the following year, before launching a hugely successful comeback in 2005.

Howard told the Sun this week: “I could never do what Rob has done and get up there on stage by myself. I’d be terrified. I’m nervous enough as it is with the other lads around me.”

“The idea of going solo fills me with dread - that’s why I never really had a solo career when Take That split up.”

“I love having the others with me on stage, and doing TV interviews. I’d clam up if it was just me. I sometimes worry I should be doing more of the talking when we do interviews, but I’m a bit shy.”

“I’ve never wanted to be up there in the lights on my own. I need to be part of a band, it suits me perfectly. I really don’t know how Rob copes with all that pressure on him. It must be incredibly stressful to go out there on stage by yourself knowing it’s all down to you.”