Alex Dale, the chief marketing officer of King, is reluctant to discuss how much money the company is making out of Candy Crush, which only launched on mobiles in September 2012.

"Besides, we have options [on the wings] - Jason Puncheon can play either side and in the pocket as well as in central midfield. Yannick Bolasie is coming back and will do well. It is all about having a squad that is strong enough to make changes and sustain good performances.

While details on the new vehicle are sketchy at the moment, we??ll bring you the full details when we find out more.

"Would she have said the same thing and use the same tone to a very popular entertainment TV show?"

Measuring 34cm (13 inches), Kirobo is due to arrive at the ISS on 9 August.