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Paul Gascoigne career & controversies: Gazza's England highlights, age, children & partners

Gazza's football and personal life has been filled with much-publicised controversy, and the former midfielder has recently returned to the spotlight

Paul Gascoigne remains a popular figure as a former England international, but his post-footballing career has been blighted with controversy, as well as mental illness and substance abuse.

The ex-midfielder has appeared in the headlines once more, and Goal takes a look at Gascoigne's career trajectory, his highs and lows with England, and life after he hung up his boots.

Who is Paul Gascoigne?

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Gascoigne – or 'Gazza' as he is more known – is a 51-year-old English retired professional footballer who has been heralded as one of the most talented footballers from the England team, having earned 57 caps with the Three Lions.