Cole camp 'looking to crack America'

Cheryl Cole reportedly fears having her solo music career cut short, while her managers are said to be more hopeful about her prospects.

According to Now, the 'Fight For This Love' singer has been smoking more than usual as a result of her anxiety.

A source said: "If her solo career goes well, she can think about breaking the US, which she's desperate to do.

"If it doesn't, she could go the way of Victoria Beckham, who was finished as a solo artist after only one song. That's Cheryl's biggest fear."

They added: "No-one in Cheryl's camp is looking at the work she has ahead of her in a pessimistic light - far from it.

"They're already thinking way beyond the single and album and plotting how to crack America."

Last month, Cole admitted that she wanted greater US success with Girls Aloud.