Paul Gascoigne 'rushed to intensive care' after Tottenham legend 'found semi-conscious by friend'

Footballing great Paul Gascoigne was reportedly admitted to intensive care following a concerning incident at his home on Friday night.

The former England and Tottenham star was taken to hospital after being found in a semi-conscious state by a friend in his Dorset residence, as reported by The Sun.

Gazza, aged 58, was initially placed in intensive care but is now said to be in an acute medical unit with his condition deemed stable.

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He is expected to spend several days in hospital receiving necessary treatment.

Steve Foster, the friend who found him, shared that Gascoigne is grateful for the outpouring of support from numerous old friends who are eager to see him recover, reports Birmingham Live.

Speaking to The Sun, Foster said Gascoigne 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.

Foster said he had driven the former midfielder to hospital, adding: "Paul is in hospital, which is the best possible place for him to be right now."

Earlier in the year, Gazza expressed optimism about his health, stating to The Mirror that he felt better than he had in many years after battling alcohol addiction and mental health issues.

The 58-year-old remarked: "I feel better now than I have in years."

"I hope I am at a point that I can look back over everything I've gone through with a different, more positive, perspective.

"After so many years in the spotlight, I feel like it's time people got to know the real me."

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