Robbie: Noel had magic..

...but golden touch went after third Oasis record

- BY MARK JEFFERIES Showbiz Editor

MATES Robbie and Noel at Glasto 1995

ROBBIE Williams believes Noel Gallagher was the world's best songwriter at his peak but says he eventually lost his magic.

As he prepares to release his 13th record, Britpop, the former Take That star was reflecting upon the Oasis guitarist's legacy.

Robbie told the Heretics podcast: “It’s very interesting about how, why the magic is there and when the magic leaves, and who gets the magic for the longest.