Gascoigne lives day by day, but sometimes it’s difficult

The men of Thomas Tuchel they face Costa Rica in their final friendly on Wednesday, before their Group L opener against Croatia in Dallas on June 17. When asked what he would say to the current team, the 59-year-old Gascoigne added: “Enjoy it. Because you never know, it could be your last World Cup.’ Gascoigne famously burst into tears after receiving a caution in the 1990 semi-final, which would have resulted in his disqualification for the final had England qualified.

His life was marked by addiction problems, but the former Lazio playerspeaking after the publication of his new autobiography, said: “It’s all good for us. It’s probably the happiest time in the last five years, without a doubt.” Referring to his autobiography, he added: “Many people have told me that they have read it and that it saved their life. If this book can save the life of even one person, then I have done my duty,” Gascoigne concluded, joking: “I think I should read it too, you know! Do myself a favour.” And he then concluded: “Every morning I don’t think about tomorrow because it’s another day. I just try to live in the present, to simplify things. Sometimes it’s difficult”.