'Singing in the classes, music for the masses...'

Robbie Williams was born in Stoke-on-Trent on 13 February 1974 to Janet and Peter Williams.

Despite catching the performing bug when he appeared as the Artful Dodger in a school production of 'Oliver!', Robbie actually dreamed of becoming a footballer.

He told The Sun newspaper last year: "I was a left back, I was never good enough to be a pro but there was a longing to be something.

"But since middle age, I know I’ve got the best job in the world. I’ve done Milan’s San Siro stadium where they’re all looking and me and every song I sing, I’m scoring a goal."