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Paul Gascoigne recalls 'scary' moment he was swarmed by 8,000 FANS on a holiday to Italy

Paul Gascoigne has reflected on a 'scary moment' when returning to Italy for a holiday after his spell with Lazio - when 8,000 fans rushed to see him after catching wind he was in the area.

The legendary midfielder was a popular figure during his three-year spell in Rome and he decided to go back to the country around five years after he left the club - heading to the mountains for a quiet getaway - but his relaxing trip quickly became anything but after he bumped into a fan.

Speaking to BT Sport for their What I Wore series, Gascoigne recalled being 'pestered' by supporters - but hailed Lazio fans for always getting behind him during his time in the Italian capital and for giving him a brilliant reception when he signed from Tottenham back in 1992.