No U-Turn for Scholes

August 25, 2008

Paul Scholes has once again iterated he will not be returning to the International set up to help lead England to the 2010 World cup.

The Manchester United midfielder retired from International football 4 years ago after a disappointing 2-2 draw at Wembley against the Czechs and has continually refused to return to the England team even under previous boss McClaren.

“When Steve McClaren was appointed he rang me and asked me to return. He also came down to training and asked if I fancied it,” Scholes told the Manchester Evening News.

“That meant a lot to me, but I don’t think I was ever that close that I would have said yes.”

When asked if he would turn down an approach from Capello, Scholes said, “Yes. It wasn’t about thinking it was too much or I wasn’t capable - it was just that when I was playing I was not enjoying it one little bit.”

Scholes has continued to play a vital role in Man Utd’s midfield and has won 2 consecutive league titles since hanging up his England shirt and insists he still has plenty of hunger at club level.

“I am 34 in November and hope to still be playing when I am 35.

“Anything after that will be a bonus. As long as I still feel I am contributing to United, I will carry on.”

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