(In picture – James Corden)

They’re five of the most sought-after young men on the planet; he found fame in Fat Friends – but that hasn’t stopped One Direction from taking love advice from James Corden.

The 33-year-old Gavin & Stacey star has been dishing out top tips to the lads on how to woo the ladies.

Zayn Malik, 19, confirms: “He’s our love guru.”

Not that they need it. Harry Styles, 17, is dating 32-year-old Xtra Factor host Caroline Flack, Liam Payne, 18, and Louis Tomlinson, 20, are dating stonkingly beautiful dancers and Niall Horan, 18, and Zayn aren’t short of a few (thousand) female admirers.

But the lessons in love come courtesy of James, 33, who is engaged to Julia Carey, the mother of his nine-month-old son Max.

“James gives great advice,” adds Harry. (Obviously not the age-old adage that men should date a girl “half their age, plus seven”.)

“James knows everything about every situation,”agrees Louis. “He’s such a lovely fella, too.”

Niall chips in that the star also “looks after” them all. Aaah.