Scholes: Class still there

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Alex cools Scholes England talk

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson believes there is no chance Paul Scholes will play for England again.

The veteran midfielder, who has 66 national caps, has impressed since coming out of retirement last month, making seven appearances for the Premier League champions.

Scholes’ form has prompted talk of a possible return to the Three Lions squad for Euro 2012.

Ferguson, however, strongly doubts the 37-year-old would end an eight-year exile from international football.

“Do you really honestly believe that? I don’t think there’s any chance,” said Ferguson.

“His reason for refusing last time was that it was late in the day and he felt the it was fair for the players who had got them there to be involved.

“To play for England after eight years would be a big step. I think Paul will be concentrating [on United] if he decides to go on of course.

“That is not settled yet. But with the form he is showing at the moment, there is no reason for me to think he couldn’t do another season.”