Gallagher has the kids' touch

Liam Gallagher is a "fantastic babysitter".

Former All Saints singer Shaznay Lewis - friend and ex-bandmate of the Oasis rocker's wife Nicole Appleton - often leaves her three-year-old son Tyler with Gallagher because he's such a "natural with kids".

Lewis said: "Liam is a fantastic babysitter. When our kids get together, he takes charge. He's amazing with children, they love him."

Gallagher – who is famous for his rock 'n' roll lifestyle – has three children, Lennon, nine, with ex-wife Patsy Kensit, Gene, eight, with Nicole, and 11-year-old daughter Molly whose mother is singer Lisa Moorish.

Although Gallagher is well-behaved with children he got into trouble on an 11-hour flight to Japan last month, after embarking on a "mammoth" drinking session with Lily Allen.

Gallagher - who had been drinking champagne in the Upper Class lounge at London's Heathrow airport ahead of boarding the flight – and the ‘Not Fair’ singer spent most of their time on board drinking together, despite the best efforts of their entourage, who had warned cabin crew as they boarded to "keep those two apart".

Staff on the plane allegedly had to repeatedly tell the duo to "calm down" and stop swearing.