Robbie in love and getting broody

Robbie Williams has confessed he is in love and getting ready for children.

In an interview for Friday Night With Jonathan Ross to be screened this week, the former Take That singer said he thought he was destined for bachelorhood until he met American actress Ayda Field.

He said: "I thought I was going to be a bachelor ... I was introduced to Ayda and things just changed - she's a wonderful person and I'm in love."

Ross probed whether the pair were ready for children together and the singer said it could be in the next couple of years.

He added: "She's really broody and I'm getting there."

The 35-year-old also restated his desire to perform again with his old group, Take That.

He said: "We've got together, done bits and bobs. I can't say much, but yes, I hope so."

A year ago, Robbie was spotted with Gary Barlow at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium for a Premier League match against Manchester United. The meeting fuelled speculation Take That were on the verge of reunion.

In September Robbie met up with his former band mates in New York and it was rumoured the group had booked into the city's Electric Lady Studios to record new material.

Robbie performs his new single, You Know Me, on Ross's chat show as well as his anthemic hit Feel. Digital viewers will have the option to watch him perform a further three tracks.