Paul Gascoigne
The tearful genius whose yellow card in the 1990 World Cup semi-final became an iconic moment of English football.
Paul Gascoigne, nicknamed Gazza, represented the England national team from 1988 to 1998, earning 57 caps and scoring ten goals. He was part of the England team that reached fourth place in the 1990 FIFA World Cup, where he famously cried after receiving a yellow card in the semi-final with West Germany, which meant he would have been suspended for the final had England won the game. He also helped the team to the semi-finals of Euro 96, which included scoring a goal against Scotland, described in 2013 as 'one of the most iconic goals in the game's recent history'.
Quick Facts
- Full name
- Paul John Gascoigne
- Born
- 27 May 1967
- Birthplace
- Gateshead, England
- Height
- 1.77 m / 5 ft 10 in
- Position
- Attacking midfielder
- Total caps
- 388
- Total goals
- 83
Reader's Guide
Gascoigne played for England from 1988 to 1998, earning 57 caps and scoring ten goals. He was an attacking midfielder known for his dribbling, vision, and creativity. Key tournament appearances: the 1990 FIFA World Cup (fourth place), Euro 96 (semi-finals). His most famous moments include crying after the yellow card in the 1990 semi-final, and scoring the iconic goal against Scotland at Euro 96. He was part of the 'dentist's chair' celebration at Euro 96. His emotional vulnerability on the pitch made him a fan favorite.
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