United Kingdom, July 21 -- Paul Gascoigne has been rushed to hospital after collapsing at home.

The 58-year-old former footballer was found in a semi-conscious state by his friend Steve Foster, who drove the sports star to hospital where he was admitted to an intensive care unit. He was later moved to an cute medical unit, with The Sun newspaper reporting Gascoigne's condition is now stable.

Foster - who also works as Gascoigne's driver and personal assistant - said in a statement: "[Gascoigne] would like to thank everyone for the support he's received so far from so many old friends who wish him well and want to see him back to his best ... "

He added: "Paul is in hospital, which is the best possible place for him to be right now."

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