‘He had a full three months without alcohol over the summer’

Paul Gascoigne sparked concern after it was reported he had been rushed to hospital on Friday night (July 18).

Footballing legend Gazza, 58, was taken into intensive care before being moved to an acute medical unit, where his condition is now stable.

This afternoon (July 21), friends have claimed that he has shared an update.

Paul is currently being treated in hospital (Credit: Anything Goes with James English / YouTube)

Paul Gascoigne rushed to hospital

On Friday, Paul was found semi-conscious in the bedroom of his home in Poole, Dorset, by a pal. The star, who was capped for England 57 times, was taken to hospital, where he was then admitted into the intensive care unit.

The former Spurs, Newcastle and Everton star is now said to be out of danger. It’s unclear why he was admitted to hospital. But he is said to be recovering. He thanked fans via his pal, Steve Foster, who was the one to find him on Friday.

Our thoughts are with you, Gazza!

Steve said Gazza would “like to thank everyone for the support he’s received so far from so many old friends who wish him well and want to see him back to his best”.

The Sun has reported that Steve, who is also Gazza’s driver and personal assistant, has said: “Paul is in hospital, which is the best possible place for him to be right now.”

Paul’s fans sent their support (Credit: ITV)

Fans concerned for Gazza’s wellbeing

It’s been reported that Paul’s daughter, Bianca, 38, his two sisters, and footy pals, including Vinnie Jones and Paul Merson, are being kept up to date with his condition.

Upon hearing the news, fans of the star took to social media to send him their support.

“Sending my best wishes to Gazza and wish him a speedy recovery,” one fan tweeted. “Sending love to Paul Gascoigne, who has been in hospital after collapsing at home. Our thoughts are with you, Gazza!” another said.

“My hero growing up and hope he pulls through. We are all with you Gazza,” a third added. “Sending best wishes for a speedy recovery to Paul Gascoigne,” another wrote.

Paul has been open about his battles over the years (Credit: Rob Moore / YouTube)

Paul’s health update

This afternoon, the Mirror reported that Paul had shared a health update via pals. The paper claims he told a pal: “I’m fine.”

“He has told friends that he is fine and was going to give an update later today,” said a source close to the star.

However, they then shared: “He has been doing well recently so this was an unexpected setback. He had a full three months without alcohol over the summer while he was doing various speaking engagements and looked really well.”

The star’s battles with alcohol addiction and his mental health have been well documented over the years. And he has admitting to falling off the wagon in the past.

Speaking to The Mirror, he said back in May: “I feel better now than I have in years. I hope I am at a point that I can look back over everything I’ve gone through with a different, more positive perspective.”