England legend Paul Gascoigne takes up guitar lessons

Former England footballer Paul Gascoigne has revealed that he has started taking up guitar lessons.

The 46-year-old has turned to music following a tumultuous few months, which consisted of a stint in a US rehab clinic and an assault charge.

Gascoigne posted a photo of himself holding an acoustic guitar on Twitter, with the message: "Have been practising the guitar lately x."

Have been practising the guitar lately x pic.twitter.com/ix3INDSpUU

— Paul Gascoigne (@gazzaofficial) October 13, 2013

Gascoigne recorded a version of 'Fog On The Tyne' with Newcastle band Lindisfarne in 1990.