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ENGLAND great Paul Gascoigne is back in football — helping to coach a children’s team.

Gazza, 56, teaches Dexter Sports Youth U11 Bengals his silky skills and supports them home and away.

Paul Gascoigne, , West: EXCL: FOG ON THE TOUCHLINE: Gazza has made a return to football - helping coach a kids team., , The England legend, 56, takes part in training sessions for Dexters YFC in Bournemouth - and goes along to support almost every match., , The former Spurs midfielder’s advice and experience have helped the grass roots side win their last three games., , The Geordie, who won 57 caps for the Three Lions, lives nearby but also travels to away games to cheer on the team., , Katie Davies, whose son plays for Dexters, said: “Gazza is such a legend and has so much experience to share with the kids and they love him., , “It’s not many kids who can say they’ve got one of England’s best ever players coaching them.”
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Paul Gascoigne has been teaching Dexter Sports Youth U11 Bengals top techniques from Euro '96
Paul Gascoigne, , West: EXCL: FOG ON THE TOUCHLINE: Gazza has made a return to football - helping coach a kids team., , The England legend, 56, takes part in training sessions for Dexters YFC in Bournemouth - and goes along to support almost every match., , The former Spurs midfielder’s advice and experience have helped the grass roots side win their last three games., , The Geordie, who won 57 caps for the Three Lions, lives nearby but also travels to away games to cheer on the team., , Katie Davies, whose son plays for Dexters, said: “Gazza is such a legend and has so much experience to share with the kids and they love him., , “It’s not many kids who can say they’ve got one of England’s best ever players coaching them.” Mason Burgess, 10
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Gazza with TheMNT talent agency chief Katie Davies and her son Mason

The ex-Spurs midfielder even shows them how to perform his overhead flick and volley goal against Scotland in Euro ’96.

Gazza lives near the Bournemouth-based team and told The Sun: “I enjoy going down to help the kids in my local area.

“I go to training and teach them some of my skills and old tricks. I love watching and cheering on the sideline on Sundays.”

He was spotted at a match last weekend against Wiltshire’s Mere FC, signing autographs and posing for snaps with thrilled fans.

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Katie Davies runs TheMNT talent agency which represents Gazza and sponsors the team, whose players include her son Mason.

She said: “Gazza is such a legend and has so much experience to share. The kids love him.

Euro 96 Paul Gascoigne scores against Scotland during Euro 96 Pic Richard Pelham
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Paul Gascoigne fires in his famous strike against Scotland during Euro 96

“It’s not many kids who can say they’ve got one of England’s best players coaching them.

“Paul loves it and comes along to all the games.

“He’s on great form and is still as canny as ever.

“It’s amazing to see the reaction from other parents when he turns up on the sideline. Everyone wants a picture with him.”

And Gazza’s magic seems to be paying off — the team have won their last three.

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