Paul Gascoigne is arguably the most naturally gifted English midfielder of his generation. But his gifts on the field have more often than not been overshadowed by his exploits off it. Now revised and updated to include the latter part of his career, this authoritative biography of a footballing genius seeks to explain why Gascoigne has always been a footballer whom the media has been quick to criticise and slow to understand. Though often dismissed for his buffoonery, at his best Gazza was compelling confirmation of the reason millions of fans still go to football matches every week: to see the sublime skill and the magical improvisation that make the heart beat faster. We've cried with him in Turin, laughed with him in the Indian summer of Euro 96 and watched nervously as he has hit the comeback trail time and time again. By talking to the coaches who have tried to guide Gascoigne's talent, and the mentors who have influenced him, author Paul Simpson looks at the life and career of a man who is by turns endearing, irritating and inspiring.