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Gascoigne helped England to a World Cup semi-final in 1990 Former England and Spurs midfielder Paul Gascoigne is "doing well" after a short stay in hospital, his representatives have said. The 58-year-old was admitted to hospital after visiting the accident and emergency department on Friday. His agency, MNT, said in a statement: "Paul voluntarily went to A&E on Friday (not via ambulance) after struggling with a throat condition he has had for a while. He went home yesterday after a short stay and is resting up and doing well. " The Sun, external had claimed on Sunday that Gascoigne had been "rushed" to an intensive care unit after he was found by a friend. Gascoigne was capped 57 times by his country and is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers England has ever produced. He began his career playing for boyhood club Newcastle United, before a move to Spurs in 1988 - where he won the FA Cup in 1991. Gascoigne then signed for Lazio before returning to the UK where he played for Rangers, Middlesbrough and Everton. Away from the pitch, Gascoigne has had well-documented struggles with alcohol addiction and depression since retiring in 2004. Listen to the latest Football Daily podcast Get football news sent straight to your phone England aim to solve 'wobbles' in semi-final, and what to expect from Italy England struggling in pursuit of record 319 to beat India in ODI decider Euro 2025 semi-final build-up: Fans gather in Geneva before England v Italy Preview a revealing new documentary about boxer Tommy Fury Exploring iconic songs that were once banned by the BBC Celebrating the greatest final lines in film history Consumer rights and haggling tips from Martin Lewis Are Aston Martin dark horses to sign Verstappen? England aim to solve 'wobbles' in semi-final, and what to expect from Italy 'Rashford's Man Utd exit leaves unanswered questions' 'Historic' football regulator bill becomes law - what it means for fans What made playing with Bumrah unique - Pujara column How Ekitike shows Slot shift towards Klopp tactics 'Toppling Scheffler becomes the next objective for Mc Ilroy' 'Special moment' - Scheffler wins The Open. Video'Special moment' - Scheffler wins The Open 'I feel I'll play well'- Venus Williams ready to roll again at 45 How 'Tiger-like' Scheffler is conquering golf 'He did things-no one could do' - how 2005 Ashes 'reinvented' Flintoff. Video'He did things-no one could do' - how 2005 Ashes 'reinvented' Flintoff 'The genius of modern boxing' - Usyk knocks out Dubois in rematch. Video'The genius of modern boxing' - Usyk knocks out Dubois in rematch An Open to remember - 18 photos from Royal Portrush Brown-Finnis' Euros semi-finals predictions Berger's stunning save prevents extra-time own goal. Video Berger's stunning save prevents extra-time own goal 'We felt like Premier League footballers' - Jones relives 2005 Ashes The race for a striker is hotting up - who is still available? Diogo Jota: A tribute. Video Diogo Jota: A tribute Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.