Tottenham want Paul Gascoigne to play in legends game at new stadium

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Tottenham are hoping that Paul Gascoigne will be involved in the Legends game at their new stadium later this month.

Gascoigne achieved iconic status at White Hart Lane during three seasons there as a player and helped them to their last FA Cup triumph in 1991.

The former England midfielder tweeted this week that he would be keen to be part of the glamour fixture.

He wrote on Wednesday: 'If there’s a game at spurs im up 4 it'.

And now it emerges that Tottenham are also interested in a reunion as part of their two test events for the new 62,000-seater stadium.

The first event sees Spurs’ Under-18 side take on Southampton this Sunday, before a legends side play Inter Forever on March 30.

Gascoigne's inclusion is likely to be dependent on his health. He has endured a well-documented struggle with alcoholism.

In January he pleaded not guilty to a charge of sexual assault at Teesside Crown Court.

Gascoigne will join the likes of Jurgen Klinsmann, Robbie Keane, Rafael van der Vaart, Darren Anderton and Dimitar Berbatov as star attractions for the event.

Former players Allan Nielsen, Stephen Carr, David Howells, Erik Thorstvedt, Neil Sullivan, Teemu Tainio, Mark Falco, Pascal Chimbonda, Micky Hazard, Chris Perry, Paul Stalteri and Nayim are all involved.

While the inclusion of Edgar Davids, Teddy Sheringham, Chris Waddle, Ledley King, Jermaine Jenas and David Ginola is expected to be confirmed soon.

Gary Mabbutt and Clive Allen will manage the side

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