Take That have sold a record breaking one million tickets in a day for their UK and Ireland Progress tour.

Fans snapped up tickets for the jaunt next year, despite many ticket websites struggling to meet "unprecedent demand".

Take That have tonight (October 26) added a third set of new dates, including three new shows at London’s Wembley Stadium and the City of Manchester stadium.

“We are speechless, truly and utterly shocked,” the band said in a statement.

“This is the most amazing news for all of us. To sell one million tickets in a day is mind blowing and we think we’ll be in shock for a few days.

“We want to thank everyone who has bought tickets today and look forward to seeing them next year.”

Many fans have complained about the booking systems.

Tickets are on sale now.

Take That’s UK and Ireland dates are:

• Sunderland, Stadium Of Light – May 30/31
• Manchester, City Of Manchester Stadium – June 3/4/5/7/8
• Cardiff, Millennium Stadium – 14/15
• Dublin, Croke Park – 18
• Glasgow, Hampden Park – 22/23/24
• Birmingham, Villa Park – 27/ 29
• London, Wembley Stadium – July 1/2/3/5/6

(by Jason Gregory)