June 10, 2026
(FILES) Tottenham Hotspur Legends’ English player Paul Gascoigne applauds the crowd at the end of the Legends football match between Tottenham Hotspur Legends and Inter Forever, the second and final test event for the new Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, on March 30, 2019. Paul Gascoigne is recovering in hospital after the former Tottenham and England star collapsed at his home. Gascoigne was reportedly admitted to an intensive care ward after being discovered on July 18, but later moved to an acute medical unit, where his condition is said to be stable. (Photo by Daniel LEAL / AFP)
Paul Gascoigne said on Wednesday he hopes England can reproduce the same “unbelievable” team spirit as the squad at the 1990 World Cup during their quest for glory at this year’s tournament.
The former midfielder was a key member of Bobby Robson’s team which reached the semi-finals in Italy before losing on penalties to eventual champions West Germany.
England have won the World Cup just once, on home soil 60 years ago, and the only time they have reached the semi-finals since 1990 was when Gareth Southgate’s side made it through to the last four in 2018.
