PAUL GASCOIGNE recalls being caught by Sir Bobby Robson as he sipped a pina colada on the beach during the World Cup.
England legend Gazza captured the nation’s imaginations during Italia 90, with a string of breathtaking performances on the Three Lions’ incredible run to the semi-finals.
And while he was there, Gascoigne loved every minute of his World Cup experience.
Chatting to Sky Sports ahead of Gareth Southgate’s 26-man squad announcement for Qatar, the 55-year-old looked back at some of his fondest memories.
He said: “So for me, to be playing football every single day, I loved it, even though I got up to trouble now and again, got caught by Sir Bobby Robson!
“Even got caught having a pina colada on the beach, which he went mad on.
“I said ‘it’s a milkshake gaffer’. He went ‘no it’s not, it’s got an umbrella on’.
“I went ‘oh yeah, it’s a pina colada’. He went ‘give it us here’.”
On how much fun he had being part of the tournament environment, Gascoigne added: “I wish it was me going out there, given the opportunity to play again.
“It’s important that the players make the most of every day – even in training.
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“I loved training more than I did the matches to be fair. I just loved it, being amongst the lads.
“You think about it, it could be six weeks that you’re playing football.
“I loved playing football anyway.”
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