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'I don't think I've got another recovery in me': Paul Merson warns he is in the 'last-chance saloon' as he breaks down in tears over his gambling addiction

Paul Merson has opened up on the severity of his gambling addiction, warning that he is now in the 'last-chance saloon'.

The former England and Arsenal star has publicly spoken about his past battles with alcoholism, gambling and drugs over the years.

The football pundit has now shed even more light on his gambling fight in a hard-hitting documentary on his own problem alongside the wider gambling issue in the UK.

The 53-year-old revealed that he has not placed a bet in nine months but broke down into tears when talking about what might happen if he did.