Paul Gascoigne says he will “never stop drinking”, admitting he would rather “die as Gazza” than give up alcohol altogether.

The Gateshead-born star rose to fame as one of England’s most gifted footballers, making his name at Newcastle United before spells with Tottenham, Lazio, Rangers, Middlesbrough and Everton.

His life off the pitch has often been turbulent with well-documented battles against alcoholism and depression.

Speaking to the Daily Mirror, the 58-year-old said he continues to relapse despite multiple stints in rehab.

“I have not changed, I cannot change, I would not know how to change,” he said.

“I will probably die as Gazza. But I have nothing to hide. The whole country knows what I have done now.”

But the former England midfielder says he has “no regrets”.

“I have ha

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