Gazza 'passes out after booze binge'

Paul Gascoigne missed an Iron Maiden gig because he passed out after consuming too much alcohol, a report claims.

The football legend has joined the rockers on tour after walking out on his partner Sheryl last week.

According to the Daily Star, Gazza had been due to watch backstage as his favourite band performed at the Sziget Festival in Budapest, but slept through the gig after getting drunk on the group's private jet.

"He was in a shocking state, no condition to go to the gig," a source told the newspaper. "As soon as he got to the hotel he passed out in his room - and that was it. He slept through the whole lot. He was due to be backstage for the gig but a decision was taken to let him get his head together. One of the crew agreed to stay behind to make sure he was okay.

"The band may come across as hellraising rockers but they are professional and great blokes. They are worried about their mate and want him to be alright."

Gazza was discharged from rehab last month after receiving treatment for alcoholism. Ex-wife Sheryl then vowed to give their relationship another try - as long as he could stay sober.