Anyone who watched Paul Gascoigne in his prime will be able to point to one of the most gifted players of his generation, but as the former midfielder turns 55 there will be as much pain as joy over a career that could have been very different.
One of the stars of the 1990 World Cup, the midfielder had the talent to stay at the top for as long as he wanted. However, off-field struggles with alcoholism and mental health issues have made things difficult for the Gateshead-born star.
As Gascoigne marks his 55th birthday, he is nearly two decades removed from his final professional appearance, and even further from his final top-flight game. Here, Mirror Football examines Gazza's highs, lows and what-might-have-beens.
