LONDON, Dec 27: Paul Gascoigne’s son fears that the former England midfielder is losing his struggle against alcoholism and mental health problems.

“He’s probably going to die soon,” 12-year-old Regan Gascoigne told a British TV channel in a documentary to be shown next year. “I don’t think there’s any point helping him –– we’re wasting our time. If I could wish, I would wish that he would go away from us.

“Everyone thinks he’s Gazza but because he’s the top player doesn’t mean he’s a good dad or a good person to be with, does it, really?”

The Channel Four film crew tracked down the 41-year-old fallen footballer at a hotel in Portugal.—AP