? Manager says Scholes will concentrate on Manchester United
? United and Liverpool make peace after Anfield apologies
Sir Alex Ferguson has dismissed the notion of Paul Scholes coming out of international retirement for England but hinted the veteran midfielder may extend his Manchester United career beyond this season.
Harry Redknapp, the overwhelming favourite to succeed Fabio Capello as England manager, suggested at the weekend the 37-year-old Scholes could still have a major part to play for the national team, despite only ending his self-imposed retirement from club football in January and not appearing for his country since 2004.
Scholes has quickly recaptured his imperious form at the heart of United's midfield having told Ferguson he quit the game too soon. But Manchester United's manager is sure there will be no England return. "Do you really, honestly believe that?" Ferguson said with a laugh when Redknapp's suggestion was put to him. "I don't think there's any chance of that.
"It's hard to describe Scholes honestly. On Saturday [against Liverpool], he was unbelievable." Scholes declined an approach from Capello to join the England squad for their ill-fated World Cup campaign in South Africa in 2010. "I think his reason for refusing last time was that it was late in the day and he felt the players who had got England there, that it was fair to them that they should be involved," said Ferguson said. "That was two years ago as well. To go back to England after so long is a big step and I think Paul will be concentrating on United. If he decides to go on of course. We've not spoken about that yet." added: "I said to Paul at the time: 'You could play 25 to 30 games for me this season' and he said: 'It's not enough for me.' He decided to retire when looking in terms of going from a top player playing all the time to playing 25 to 30 games. I was being sensible about that because he was approaching 37 years of age and for a midfield player to do it at that age is very difficult.
"He has come back refreshed, enthusiastic, and just his normal self. Being out first for training sessions. It seems to have been an amazing turnaround for us in the sense of the order and class he brings to the team. It's hard to describe it. It's like Barcelona talking about Xavi in the way we talk about Scholes."
The United manager also said the apologies issued by Liverpool's Luis Su�rez and Kenny Dalglish following the disgraceful scenes at Old Trafford on Saturday had allowed both clubs to move on. He said: "We're all delighted we've put that in the past. Both clubs have got great history and rivalry and both sets of supporters should be delighted. Sometimes we lose, sometimes we win, but we both need each other, no doubt about that."
Source: http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2012/feb/15/paul-scholes-england-sir-alex-ferguson
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