Wayne Rooney pays rich tribute to Scholes, who yesterday brought down the curtains on his illustrious two decade-long Man United career
Wayne Rooney pays rich tribute to Scholes, who yesterday brought down the curtains on his illustrious two decade-long Man United career Wayne Rooney has lauded Paul Scholes as the best player he has ever played with.
Scholes confirmed his retirement this morning, ending a 17-year career that brought him 10 league titles.
One of the quiet men at Old Trafford, Scholes did not even tell his teammates what his future plans were.
Paul ScholesHowever, it had looked increasingly likely the 36-year-old would call it a day, leaving Rooney with a sense of loss.
"He will be missed greatly," Rooney told TalkSPORT. "He is definitely the best player I have played with.
"I tried to ask him what he was doing but you don't get much out of him.
"I didn't think it would come this quickly. Everyone will be sad to see him stop. He is a great player."
Rooney could shed no light on Scholes' infamous tackling ability, although he is delighted not to be facing it.
"I saw him doing it every day," said Rooney. "Sometimes he gets the ball, other times he doesn't. I just try to get out of the way."
United defender Rio Ferdinand took to his Twitter account to hail Scholes as the top player of his generation.
He wrote: "Paul Scholes retires from football....the BEST player of his generation.
Scholes will now move into a coaching role with the Red Devils.
The midfielder was a key figure in the fabled 'Class of 92' which emerged from the Old Trafford youth system, alongside the likes of David Beckham, Gary and Phil Neville and Nicky Butt.
Scholes will be granted a testimonial match in August.
