Former football hero Paul Gascoigne is back in the Priory to battle alcoholism and depression once again.

The 40-year-old has returned to the West London treatment centre after ending another stay only weeks ago following a high profile meltdown earlier this year.

A fellow patient tells The Sun, “I asked him how he was doing and he said, ‘I’m on the mend, I should be out of here soon.’

“He looked frail and thin but not in too bad a shape considering what a rough time he’s had over the last few months.”