McFly defend musical credentials

McFly have defended their musical credentials after Louis Walsh said they just "jump around the stage with silly haircuts".

Bassist Dougie Poynter responded to the music mogul's recent comments: "What he said really baited me.

"He was saying that we don't plug in and play but that's exactly what we've been doing since day one."

Bandmate Danny Jones added: "It's just childish. We've been playing since we were six and could go up against a lot of the bands these days and give them a run for their money."

McFly were speaking at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards UK ceremony where they won best band.