Barlow praises new Williams songs

Gary Barlow has claimed that the new material Robbie Williams is preparing for his comeback album is "really good".

Williams previewed the new tracks for his former Take That bandmates when he met up with them in Los Angeles earlier this month.

"We had some great hanging-out time with Robbie in LA and he played us some of his new stuff. It was really good," Barlow told The Sun.

He added that Williams still has a special bond with the group, who this week announced plans for a nationwide stadium tour.

"He started out with us so we have a connection," he said.