Paul Gascoigne: I’m back on track after ‘blip’

Former England midfielder Paul Gascoigne has said he is “back on track” after suffering “one blip” in his struggle with alcoholism.

The 48-year-old was said to have had “a bad week” as pictures emerged of him with cuts to his face, appearing to carry a bottle of alcohol and being accompanied by a police officer.

Gascoigne, affectionately known to fans as Gazza, was not admitted to hospital or rehab according to his management A1 Sporting Speakers, after reports that he had relapsed last week.