Dougie Poynter denies dating Ellie Goulding

English musician Dougie Poynter has denied dating singer Ellie Goulding.

The 26-year-old musician sparked dating rumours after he and Ellie were spotted hanging out together on several occasions, reported Daily Mirror.

When quizzed on his relationship with Ellie on a show, Poynter replied, "We're friends."

Goulding, 27, reportedly parted ways with the One Direction star Niall Horan last year after dating for merely 27 days.