Gascoigne

London: 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 film crew tracked down the 41-year-old fallen footballer at a hotel in Portugal.

“I’ve got food disorder, got bipolar, mood swings, anxiety,” he said, in extracts released Saturday.

“I drank when I was sad. And yes, I must admit I thought of dying.”

The gifted player dazzled at the 1990 World Cup in the high point of a 57-game international career that was cut short by injuries and off-field troubles, including heavy drinking.