Careers Quote by Michael Owen

Nobody else in the world can play the way Scholes does. The passes he produces all over the field and the way he changes…

— Dimitar Berbatov

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

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

— Michael Carrick

The best illustration I can give of his talent is that at Manchester United there was always a possession drill in training designed to…

— Gary Neville

Paul Scholes was always unbelievably talented. Quiet. And dirty. When he got his tackle right, it was a great tackle. But when he got…

— David Beckham

I am a big admirer of Paul Scholes, he is one of the best players of his generation.

— Arjen Robben

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

— Gary Neville

Even in training Paul Scholes proves he is one of the best midfielders about, and Michael Carrick as well.

— Danny Drinkwater

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

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

— Jordan Henderson

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

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