Sad to hear Paul Scholes is retiring, great player, world class player, the English Zizou. — Samir Nasri Copy Share Image
I really rate Paul Scholes, because he hasn't got the high profile of many of the Manchester United players, he doesn't get… — Tony Adams Copy Share Image
Paul Scholes was always unbelievably talented. Quiet. And dirty. When he got his tackle right, it was a great tackle. But when… — David Beckham Copy Share Image
For me, Paul Scholes is on the same level as Ronaldo. The real Ronaldo, not Cristiano. I always thought he was a… — Fabien Barthez Copy Share Image
Just heard Paul Scholes has retired, best I’ve ever played against by a mile. Most technically gifted player in english history. Legend. — Joey Barton Copy Share Image
Funnily enough we have never had one enquiry for Paul Scholes. You know why? Because they all know he will never leave.… — Alex Ferguson Copy Share Image
I have played with some great players during my time at United but I would have to put Paul Scholes down as… — Ryan Giggs Copy Share Image
Paul Scholes was the jewel in the crown, the first name on the teamsheet and unquestionably one of the finest England players… — Glenn Hoddle Copy Share Image
For me, Paul Scholes has been the best midfield player in the Premier League. By a mile. He has the lot. He… — Alan Shearer Copy Share Image
Paul Scholes has been the best England midfield player for 30-odd years. You'd probably have to go back to Bobby Charlton to… — Gordon Strachan Copy Share Image
He was magnificent; very clever with outstanding technique. He could pass the ball over five yards or fifty; he could see things… — Sven-Goran Eriksson Copy Share Image
Sad to hear Paul Scholes is retiring, what a player! Top class and a great role model for any young English midfield… — Jack Wilshere Copy Share Image
Nobody on this planet had a range of passing like Paul Scholes. Training every day was a pleasure just watching him. Unbelievable… — Michael Owen Copy Share Image
If you ask footballers to pick out the player they most admire, so many of them will pick Paul Scholes. His passing… — Alan Shearer Copy Share Image
Some of Paul Scholes' tackles come in so late they arrive yesterday. — Clive Tyldesley Copy Share Image
I've still got Paul Scholes' shirt at home which I swapped with him once. When I was at Liverpool he was one… — Xabi Alonso Copy Share Image
Rooney is one of the best players in the world and I love watching him play. But if you had to pick… — Andres Iniesta Copy Share Image
For years Paul Scholes has been one of the best players in the Premiership. He's incredible. He has always been under-rated throughout… — Thierry Henry Copy Share Image
Paul Scholes would have been one of my first choices for putting together a great team - that goes to show how… — Marcello Lippi Copy Share Image
Best player? For me, it's Paul Scholes. He'll do ridiculous things in training like say, “You see that tree over there?” -… — Rio Ferdinand Copy Share Image
It's only natural to want to select your best players and there is no doubt for me that Paul Scholes is still… — Zinedine Zidane Copy Share Image
Paul Scholes is the best player I've ever played with. There's talent in every part of his game. — Gary Neville Copy Share Image
