Noel has always portrayed himself as the hard-as-nails tough guy of the family, once belittling Liam for being like an overexcitable "puppy dog" who wanted him to play with him - and he had refused a reunion even thousands of impatient fans were desperate for one - I still saw plenty of emotion etched on Noel's face.

He has revealed who was really responsible for bringing him and his brother Liam back together for the first time in over a decade