Former England and Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Paul Gascoigne is reportedly 'doing well' following a short hospital stay. The 58-year-old football legend was admitted to the hospital after visiting the accident and emergency department last Friday due to a persistent throat condition.

Gascoigne's agency, MNT, released a statement clarifying the situation: 'Paul voluntarily went to A&E on Friday (not via ambulance) after struggling with a throat condition he has had for a while. He went home yesterday after a short stay and is resting up and doing well.' This statement came in response to earlier reports by The Sun, which claimed Gascoigne had been 'rushed' to an intensive care unit after being found by a friend.

Paul Gascoigne, capped 57 times by England, is celebrated as one of the nation's greatest footballers. His illustrious career began at Newcastle United, his boyhood club, before moving to Tottenham Hotspur in 1988, where he won the FA Cup in 1991. Gascoigne also played for Lazio, Rangers, Middlesbrough, and Everton.

Since retiring in 2004, Gascoigne has faced public battles with alcohol addiction and depression, adding a poignant layer to his storied career. His recent health scare has brought renewed attention to his well-being, with fans and the football community wishing him a swift recovery.

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