Paul Gascoigne has revealed his desire to team up with former England boss Terry Venables at Leeds.

Gascoigne has not played professional football since a brief spell with First Division Burnley last season.

But the 35-year-old is desperate to play for just one more club before bowing out of the sport, with Leeds topping his wish list.

He told the Sun newspaper: "I could do a job for Terry. He will turn that club round come January. I have got a lot of time and respect for Terry.

"He is a clever bloke in football terms. I would do anything for him. I always call him my second dad."

I'm desperate to get back and prove I can still do it Paul Gascoigne

Gascoigne first teamed up with Venables as a player at Tottenham before becoming a regular feature in Venables' England plans.

The midfielder has been linked with a number of different clubs this season but all potential deals have fallen through, including a proposed switch to Gillingham earlier this month.

Despite a failure to find a club, Gascoigne, capped 57 times by England, is confident of a new year move.

"I've been training hard and I am the fittest I have been in three years," he told Century FM. "But I'm sick of training on my own. I want a club.

"I'm desperate to get back and prove I can still do it. I don't want any presents on the 25th. I just need to get back on that field because I am missing it a hell of a lot.

"I've spoken to a couple of agents and it's just a matter of time. Whoever signs me, I won't let them down.

"I'd love a Premiership or First Division club to take me on. I still have options abroad but I'm looking to stay in this country for my kids - I want to see more of them."