England legend Gazza reveals he was caught by Sir Bobby Robson drinking pina colada on the beach during World Cup
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.
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“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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