I'm HOMELESS: England's 86-cap star Sansom reveals he's hit rock bottom after years of boozing and gambling



Former England star Kenny Sansom has revealed that he is homeless.



The Arsenal legend, who won 86 caps for his country, has admitted that has hit rock bottom after years of struggling with alcohol problems.



Former full back Sansom, 54, has been sleeping on a park bench and despite a brief stay with his elder sister, he disappeared again on Tuesday.



Troubles: Kenny Sansom has struggled with alcohol and gambling since retiring and has said he is on the streets

In an interview w ith The Sun , he said: 'I've been living homeless for 10 days.

'That's because I've got no money, I'm a drunk, I'm feeling not very well and I'm a gambler. I've been living on the street. It's not good living on the bench.



Sansom, who is England's second most-capped full back after Ashley Cole, has been drinking SEVEN bottles of rose wine each day, according to The Sun.



Star: Sansom racked up 86 caps during his England career but the money he earned has gone

Happier times: Sansom celebrates Arsenal's League Cup triumph. He released his book (right) in 2008



The newspaper reports that he had just a pay-as-you-go phone, an Oyster travel card and £20 in cash when they spoke to him.



After earning around £1,200 per week and living in a £1million mansion during his playing career - which saw him play for England at the 1982 and 1986 World Cups - Sansom blew his fortune on booze and betting.



Sansom, who is divorced from his wife Elaine, has sold most of his England caps in his descent into alcoholism.



Club and country: Sansom in the colours of England before the 1982 World Cup (left) and Arsenal in a First Division match with Everton in April 1986 (right)



In his 2008 autobiography To Cap It All.. My Story, Sansom explained how he visited the bookies most days.



He then spent every afternoon in the pub drinking and playing snooker - earning the nickname 'Mr Chablis' along the way.



Learning of the news, Sansom’s former manager at Arsenal, George Graham, said: ‘He was a fantastic player under me when I was manager of Arsenal and he has over 80 caps for England. He was a model professional and it is very, very sad to hear that news.



'I am really surprised. I haven’t heard from Kenny for quite a while. I think the last time I saw him was on Sky television, working away. So it comes as big surprise.

Shocked: Arsenal manager George Graham (right), here holding the League trophy with captain Tony Adams, said he was shocked by the news

‘I think he should get in touch with the PFA because they are usually very supportive when players get into problems like Kenny obviously has. I am sure that Gordon Taylor, like he has with many players in the past, will be very willing to help Kenny.

‘It seems some people can handle success and some people can’t. Tony Adams is connected with the Sporting Chance clinic that helps ex-professionals. If I was Kenny I would get in touch with these people who I am sure will help him get out of the difficulties he finds himself in at present.

‘I am sure there will be a lot of people, myself included, who would be willing to help him. But I think he has got to contact these bodies first, the PFA and the other bodies that run football who I am sure would be only too pleased to help him.’

