Paul Gascoigne Scored An 'Unstoppable' Rabona Penalty That Many People Have Only Just Seen

It turns out former Newcastle United, Rangers and Middlesbrough midfielder Paul Gascoigne is responsible for scoring one of the first 'rabona penalties' in football history.

Back in 1990, 'Gazza' was playing for Spurs in Danny Blanchflower's testimonial against a Northern Ireland XI when the Lilywhites were awarded a penalty after Paul Allen was hacked down.

Gascoigne, who was only 23-years-old at the time, grabbed the ball and proceeded to fool Ireland's shot-stopper with an unstoppable rabona; a skill move that was almost unheard of back in the early 90's.

As you can see in the above video, those inside White Hart Lane voiced their appreciation in unison, with cheers of "OOOOH" ringing around the 36,000 capacity stadium.

It was a moment of genius that sums up the supremely talented Gascoigne, who will go down as one of the greatest players in England's history.

Six years after that testimonial goal, Gascoigne would produce some sublime performances at Euro 96. In fact, a compilation of his performances at the tournament have gone viral of late.

The former Spurs midfielder scored that wondergoal against Scotland and then performed the now-iconic dentist's chair celebration.

"At a charity game, I remember I wanted a lighter and I'd seen a little fella outside with a hat on and a big long cigar," Gascoigne said on Good Morning Britain.