Paul Gascoigne leaves hospital as football icon's close team give fresh health update

Paul Gascoigne has reportedly left hospital and is recovering at home after it was claimed that he was admitted to an intensive care ward. The England football icon is said to have been found semi-conscious by a friend at his residence in Dorset.

Gascoigne was rushed to intensive care but was soon transferred to an acute medical unit. He was said to be in a stable condition. A spokesperson for the 58-year-old's management company has now confirmed that he has been struggling with a throat condition. The MNT Agency representative allegedly told The Times that the ex-Three Lions favourite "is already back home and doing well".

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