English history Quote by Joey Barton

For years Paul Scholes has been one of the best players in the Premiership. He's incredible. He has always been under-rated throughout his career.…

— Thierry Henry

Sad to hear Paul Scholes is retiring, what a player! Top class and a great role model for any young English midfield player!

— Jack Wilshere

Sad to hear of Paul Scholes retirement! One of the best midfielders to grace the Premiership! Idolised him for years! Legend.

— Jordan Henderson

Paul Scholes. The best! Great player, person, friend!

— Gary Neville

Paul Scholes is just fantastic. When you play alongside him, you realise what a special talent he is.

— Michael Carrick

Paul Scholes is the best player I've ever played with. There's talent in every part of his game.

— Gary Neville

Paul Scholes was the jewel in the crown, the first name on the teamsheet and unquestionably one of the finest England players of the…

— Glenn Hoddle

Sad to hear Paul Scholes is retiring, great player, world class player, the English Zizou.

— Samir Nasri

If I had a Paul Scholes in my team, everything would be around him. At Manchester United, they saw it like that, but I…

— Thierry Henry

We won’t ever see another one like Paul Scholes. He is a legend and a real benchmark. He is not interested in the modern-day…

— Darren Fletcher

Funnily enough we have never had one enquiry for Paul Scholes. You know why? Because they all know he will never leave. in my…

— Alex Ferguson

Paul Scholes is my favourite player. He epitomises the spirit of Manchester United and everything that is good about football.

— Bobby Charlton