One Direction have graced the front cover of Seventeen magazine's Hot Guy issue.

Harry, Zayn, Liam, Niall and Louis have posed for the 'ultimate fangirl blowout' version of the publication, which is due for release on October 21.

[related]In the accompanying interview, Niall went on to praise their Directioners, stating: "Our fans mean the world to us and we want to thank them for supporting us unconditionally on this crazy, amazing ride!"

The likes of 5 Seconds Of Summer, Ed Sheeran, Hunter Hayes and Fault In Our Stars actor Ansel Elgort also feature in the Hot Guy issue.

1D released new single Steal My Girl this week, with new album FOUR available from November 17.