BREAKING: Paul Gascoigne 'rushed to intensive care after being found collapsed at home'

England icon Paul Gascoigne was admitted to intensive care in hospital after being found collapsed at home by a pal. Gazza, 58, is now said to be in a stable condition and recovering.

The former Tottenham and Newcastle star was found semi-conscious by a friend in his bedroom at home in Poole, Dorset, report The Sun. He was admitted to intensive care but is now stable and recovering in an acute medical unit.

His pal Steve Foster, who found Gazza, said: "He would like to thank everyone for the support he’s received so far from so many old friends who wish him well and want to see him back to his best."

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Foster drove Gascoigne to hospital after finding him, adding: "Paul is in hospital, which is the best possible place for him to be right now.” He is expected to remain there for several days.

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