Scholes snubs Capello

Paul Scholes has turned down the opportunity of returning to the England fold for the World Cup this Summer.

The Manchester United midfielder rolled back the years this season and produced many dominating displays from his new new position in front of United’s defence.

Scholes had previously retired from international football, insisting that he wanted to spend more time with his family and prolong his club career, but the fact that he was often played on the left side of midfield to accommodate the troublesome central midfield pairing of Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard is thought to have been a factor in his decision.

England manager Fabio Capello has been impressed with Scholes’ form this season and was hoping to coax the veteran out of retirement, but was quickly snubbed.

“We tried to convince him to come back for England, but he said no. He preferred to stay with his family. We tried,” the England manager said.

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