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England legend Paul Gascoigne thinks Andy Carroll could be a force at Euro 2012

Gazza: 'Carroll can shine for England like I did'
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Former England striker Paul Gascoigne is confident that fellow Geordie Andy Carroll is ready to star at Euro 2012.

Paul Gascoigne has backed fellow Newcastle native Andy Carroll to hit form at this summer's European Championships.

Gazza is acutely aware of the pressures a young forward faces at an international tournament but believes that Carroll could be ready to have a huge impact for the Three Lions at Euro 2012.

Gascoigne told the Daily Mail: "The guy needs a boost and you never know what comes out of these tournaments.

"I came back from the 1990 World Cup as a hero and I'd like to think it wasn't just about the tears, but because of the passion I had for my country.

"I wish everybody well. But because Andy's a Geordie it'd be good for him - it would boost his morale because he's not had the best of seasons. But he's coming good. He must be a German - he's coming good towards the end."

Liverpool striker Carroll is fit and available for selection for England's opening game at Euro 2012 against France on June 11.

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