Much has been written about the unstoppable force that is Westlife, but their latest single has been stopped in its tracks by a big yellow digger.

The band's latest hit, When You Tell Me That You Love Me, is running towards a photo finish for the Sunday number one slot against Nizlopi's JCB Song.

The latest midweek figures show Nizlopi inching into the lead, but everything remains to be played for.

The Sunday charts will give the first indication of what the 2005 Christmas single could be, but new entries from McFly, Robbie, Depeche Mode and - shudder - Crazy Frog could put both out of the running.

For the good of all humanity boys, put aside your differences and ensure that the wretched little reptile isn't remembered as the 2005 Xmas hit.