Gazza’s Dentist’s Chair – the Euro 96 goal and celebration made in Hong Kong
- A rowdy night out at China Jump bar and vilification in the UK press set the scene for iconic winner against Scotland at Wembley
- Paul Gascoigne planned the celebration beforehand with Jamie Redknapp describing it as ‘almost as good as the night out’
The coronavirus pandemic has seen media attention turn to old tournaments and many, especially in England, are revisiting Euro 96.
That was always going to be the case this summer, with Euro 2020 circled on the calendar and the tournament 24 years ago the most seminal of the 1990s, a decade which was already having its second moment in the sun.
But Covid-19 has given it all an even bigger lease of life, with the England vs Scotland game shown in full on UK television last week.
That game is remembered as when hosts England notched their first win (coming off a disappointing opening draw with Switzerland) and something of a turning point for the team and the country as they would go on to reach the semi-finals.
It will also be remembered for Paul “Gazza” Gascoigne scoring one of the most iconic goals in an England shirt and a celebration that lives on, soon to be immortalised in Adidas trainers.
