Star still 'poorly' but reassures pals and family after collapse

PAUL Gascoigne has returned home from hospital but is still "very poorly" following last week's collapse at home.

- BY JEREMY ARMSTRONG

The 58-year-old football legend is said to have been found in a semiconscious state by his friend and driver Steve Foster on Friday.

Before returning to his home near Poole in the UK, Gazza – who has struggled with alcohol addiction for years had declared: "I'm fine."

And a source close to the former England, Middlesbrough and Spurs midfielder said: "He has told people he is feeling better. He had been doing well recently, so this was an unexpected setback.