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New Tottenham stadium: Paul Gascoigne looks set to play in Legends match vs Inter MilanBy Evening Standard

Paul Gascoigne has all but confirmed his participation in the second test event at Tottenham’s new stadium.

Tottenham’s U18s take on Southampton’s U18 in the first test event this weekend, before a ‘legends match’ is held on Saturday March 30 against Inter Milan.

As reported by Standard Sport on Thursday, Spurs were hopeful that Gascoigne – who played for the club for three years, winning the FA Cup in 1991 – would take part .

And now Gazza, 51, has seemingly confirmed his participation.

The Spurs and England hero tweeted: “Hi every1 the skipper GARY is getting hounded, he picked ME2PLAY FROM THE START I WAS THE 1 WHO SAID KEEP IT QUIET”

The Tottenham Legends team will be managed by former captain Gary Mabbutt.

A number of former Spurs players have already been confirmed for the occasion. German World Cup winner Jurgen Klinsmann (below) will be the star attraction, with a glittering support cast including Robbie Keane, Rafa van der Vaart, Darren Anderton and Dimitar Berbatov.

Allan Nielsen, Stephen Carr, David Howells, Erik Thorstvedt, Neil Sullivan, Teemu Tainio, Mark Falco, Pascal Chimbonda, Micky Hazard, Chris Perry, Paul Stalteri and Nayim are the other confirmed names, while Mabbutt and Clive Allen will manage the side.

The likes of Edgar Davids, Teddy Sheringham, Chris Waddle, Ledley King, Jermaine Jenas and David Ginola are also expected to be confirmed.

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