Troubled former England football legend Paul Gascoigne has admitted he could start drinking again even though he knew it could kill him.
Gascoigne has a long history of alcoholism and recently returned from a treatment clinic in the United States.
According to sports24, Gazza said he could not guarantee he will be able to stay away from drink.
Gascoigne, who describes himself as 'an addictive personality', said he could relapse if he did have a drink.
Gazza said he had been 'lucky twice' after almost dying from drink.
Gascoigne, who lives alone in Bournemouth on the south coast of England, also described his addiction counsellors as 'true friends'.
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