Paul Gascoigne proudly cradles his grandson in sweet snap after previously missing tot’s birth

Paul Gascoigne looked every each the proud grandfather as he cradled his baby grandson in a sweet family snap shared to Instagram.

The football legend, 54, was seen staring adoringly at the baby boy – who is the child of his adopted son Mason. 

Paul smiled as he held the youngster gently in his arms in the never-before-seen image which was shared by Paul’s daughter Bianca on Wednesday. 

Lovely: Paul Gascoigne looked every each the proud grandfather as he cradled his baby grandson in a sweet family snap shared to Instagram

The precious family moment comes after Paul missed the tot’s birth in March as he starred in the Italian take on I’m A Celebrity, Isola de Famosi.

In the image, Paul, affectionately named ‘Grandad Gazza’ by Bianca carefully held up the baby boy.

Mason and his partner Jamiee Wyatt welcomed their son in March, with the baby weighing weighing 8lbs 9oz. 

However, Paul wasn’t around for the birth after jetting off to Hondouras to take part in the Italian reality show. 

A source told The Sun at the time: ‘Paul’s been very excited about the thought of becoming a granddad and this news has come at just the right time for him.

Busy: The precious family moment comes after Paul missed the tot's birth in March as he starred in the Italian take on I'm A Celebrity, Isola de Famosi

Busy: The precious family moment comes after Paul missed the tot’s birth in March as he starred in the Italian take on I’m A Celebrity, Isola de Famosi

‘He’s in a good place and is looking forward to getting on with his other campmates. Becoming a granddad will be a really proud moment for him. 

‘It’s terrific news. Everyone is really pleased. All England fans will hope the tot turns out as good a player as his granddad!’ 

It’s a doubly proud time for the former footballer as his other son Regan, 25, has recently been revealed to be taking part in the upcoming series of Dancing On Ice.      

Bianca, who is currently in Italy for Dancing With The Stars, took the opportunity to praise her twin brother Regan on his new Dancing On Ice role.

Family: In the image, Paul, affectionately named 'Grandad Gazza' by Bianca carefully holds up the baby boy, whose father is Paul's adopted son Mason (Mason pictured with sister Bianca)

Family: In the image, Paul, affectionately named ‘Grandad Gazza’ by Bianca carefully holds up the baby boy, whose father is Paul’s adopted son Mason (Mason pictured with sister Bianca) 

Parents! Mason and his partner Jamiee Wyatt welcomed their son in March, with the baby weighing weighing 8lbs 9oz

Parents! Mason and his partner Jamiee Wyatt welcomed their son in March, with the baby weighing weighing 8lbs 9oz

She admitted she was missing her brother like crazy as she spent time there with the pro dancers.

She said: ‘Omg the news is finally out!! I just want to scream from the rooftops… my little brother @regangascoigne is doing @dancingonice.

‘Literally can’t contain my excitement… I can’t put into words how proud I am of you! You are the most gorgeous person inside and out this is going to be absolutely ahhhmazing you will be magical on the ice and I can’t wait for the world to see how truly talented you are… your going to blow everyone away!!….

Big news: It's a doubly proud time for the former footballer as his other son Regan, 25, has recently been revealed to be taking part in the upcoming series of Dancing On Ice

Big news: It’s a doubly proud time for the former footballer as his other son Regan, 25, has recently been revealed to be taking part in the upcoming series of Dancing On Ice

‘I love you so much your my bestie.. my twinnie.. my everything..Im missing you like crazy out here. Shine like the superstar you are.’

Regan joins the likes of pop star Rachel Stevens and Coronation Street’s Sally Dynevor on the ITV skaing show.

A TV insider told The Sun of his appearance: ‘He’s a dancer too, and this shows how the ITV show is taking the dance choreography side of the show much more seriously, rather than it being about being able to master skating.’ 

Siblings: Bianca, who is currently in Italy for Dancing With The Stars, took the opportunity to praise her twin brother Regan on his new Dancing On Ice role

Siblings: Bianca, who is currently in Italy for Dancing With The Stars, took the opportunity to praise her twin brother Regan on his new Dancing On Ice role

Proud sister: 'Literally can’t contain my excitement... I can’t put into words how proud I am of you! You are the most gorgeous person inside and out this is going to be absolutely ahhhmazing'

Proud sister: ‘Literally can’t contain my excitement… I can’t put into words how proud I am of you! You are the most gorgeous person inside and out this is going to be absolutely ahhhmazing’

Elsewhere, Bianca is gearing up to hit the dancefloor on Italy‘s Dancing With The Stars alongside her pro dancer Simone Di Pasquale. 

Announcing the news on Instagram recently, she penned: ‘Omg I can’t believe the day has finally come… to tell you I’m in Italy doing Dancing with the Stars @ballandoconlestelle…

‘I can’t put into words how excited I am about it!! It’s a dream come true… totally honoured to be apart of such a fantastic show! My heart is full. Before I flew out here I had a close family and friends Italian themed party of course! to celebrate!’

Exciting: Elsewhere, Bianca is gearing up to hit the dancefloor on Italy 's Dancing With The Stars alongside her pro dancer Simone Di Pasquale

Exciting: Elsewhere, Bianca is gearing up to hit the dancefloor on Italy ‘s Dancing With The Stars alongside her pro dancer Simone Di Pasquale