His booking in the semi-final against Germany meant that, were England to progress to the final, he would have to miss out, suspended for his second yellow card of the tournament. The realisation was so overwhelming that his emotions spilled onto the Turin turf.
What makes this otherwise tragic moment a favourite, isn't only the passion shown by one of England's most talented players, but the reaction of Gary Lineker, captured so perfectly by the TV cameras.
A brief word and a gesture to the bench that displayed wisdom, heartfelt compassion and, ultimately, an understanding of the nature of Gascoigne, that most mercurial genius.
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