18th June 2008 By Emma Wall PAUL Gascoigne has been offered a football lifeline – coaching the Philippines squad.

The struggling side say they could save the troubled idol from his booze hell.

The Philippines, made up of more than 7,000 Pacific islands, reckon a comeback would help Gazza, 41, kick his addiction.

And having the England legend on board when he is released from The Priory would give the country’s football credentials a huge boost.

Do they have a national team ??????