The Football Association and England Footballers'
Foundation have donated £40,000 to help Paul
Gascoigne beat his alcohol addiction.
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The former England star was admitted to intensive
care at the weekend after suffering complications to
his treatment.
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Gascoigne, 45, has an on-going battle with
alcoholism and was being treated in an Arizona clinic
after a relapse.
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Psychotherapist Dr John McKeown says Gascoigne is
making "good progress".
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BBC Radio 2 presenter Chris Evans, a close friend of
Gascoigne, is leading the appeal for donations, with
the FA and EFF donating £20,000 each.
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"It is only right that the FA shows solidarity with Paul
during this difficult time," Club England managing
director Adrian Bevington said.
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"The current England squad has been quick to
support a player who inspired many of them to take
up the game."
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Manchester United and England forward Wayne
Rooney added: "Paul Gascoigne was a hero of mine
growing up and it's sad for everyone to see and read
about.
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"My best wishes are with him and hopefully he can
get himself out of this."