Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterEngland legend Paul Gascoigne has said that watching England in the World Cup makes him emotional. Doesn't sound like him?The mercurial talent, who was one of England's brightest sparks during their crushing Italia 90 campaign that ended in a semi-final defeat, has made it no secret how badly he misses his playing days and still genuinely believes he is a better player than most people competing in this year's tournament.However, he still gets a buzz from watching matches and believes England have as good a chance as anyone of lifting the trophy.Gazza believes Phil Foden should have joined the England squad for the World CupSpeaking to Betway's YouTube channel Clutch 9 Football he revealed how watching the game still brings him to tears."I was just sitting on the bed watching it, and I wasn't really thinking about anything," he said. "Then, once the first game went on, I got so emotional and had a few tears because all of a sudden it brought back all the memories from 1990, and everything I did every single day went through my head, and I couldn't sleep that night." You may like I am one of many players who will regret not winning something Gareth Barry looks back on an England career of frustration Exclusive: England's Eberechi Eze tells FourFourTwo his two World Cup heroes Harry Kane will be spurred on by his penalty miss in Qatar. Hes almost unshakeable in his mentality Stuart Peace and Chris Waddle on what it takes to come back from spot-kick misery Despite his emotions sometimes getting the better of him, Gazza still watches the tournament and believes it's anyone's to win this year."I still miss it badly," he continued. "I still think I can play, even now. I look at some of the players earning �400,000 a week and they can't trap a bag of cement.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over."I didn't think I was going to watch much of it because I miss football so much but some of the games have been unbelievable. Anyone can win it."Included in that is England, who have a tricky game at the Azteca in Mexico City against the co-hosts Mexico, with heat and altitude expected to cause problems and fatigue for the Three Lions.Gascoigne shared some advice given to his teammate and friend Gary Lineker during that 1990 tournament, which he thinks Harry Kane should listen to. What to read next Jordan Pickford on the 2018 World Cup semi-final: 'We just couldn't get the second goal' Theres going to be a moment where England are under the cosh to win the World Cup, someone is going to have to take the game by the scruff of the neck Joe Cole on what England need to do to win the World Cup 'Best version of England will come during the World Cup knockouts. Fans need to keep the faith' Clinton Morrison preaches patience after disappointing Three Lions' Ghana draw He said: "What Bobby Robson said to Gary Lineker, which was unbelievable, was, 'In the last 10 minutes of each game, were going to get tired. I don't want you tired. I want you staying at the halfway line or five yards into our half. No more. We need your energy for the last 10 minutes'."If you see Lineker, so many of his goals were in the last 10 minutes. Youve got Harry Kane sometimes at centre-half."Gazza believes that with players like Jude Bellingham, Kane and Marcus Rashford in the team, England have enough good players to compete with anyone.However, there's one player he believes should have been in the squad who is watching from home this year."I think Phil Foden is quality," he added. "I would have played Foden because he always wants the ball and hes got that sweet left foot."I went in the England dressing room once and told Foden to give me his shirt and he gave me it."TOPICSEnglandWorld Cup 2026World Cup 1990Ryan GraySocial Links NavigationFreelance WriterRyan Gray is a freelance writer, covering mainly travel and occasionally sport. He previously spent two years as Sports Editor at the Watford Observer before turning his hand to travel writing, with his work appearing in various national UK publications. He has gone from providing matchday commentary for Blyth Spartans to covering FA Cup and Euros finals, as well as interviewing the likes of Claudio Ranieri, Alan Shearer and Glenn Hoddle, among other big names.
