You can never be World class until you've proved yourself in the world stage. Giggs, Scholes, Cantona(I'm not certain) have never been anywhere other than in United's. Their International careers never left any mark. They're United class, not world class.
Cristiano is world class. Becks might be world class. But the rest, Old man please!
scholes was not a WC? real????
"I'm saddened because I think we as
spectators, not only in this country but right
through out Europe and the rest of the World,
will be missing one hell of a footballer."
- Ray Wilkins
"Scholes is undoubtedly the best midfielder of
his generation."
- Zinedine Zidane
"I can't understand why Scholes has never
won the player of the year award. He should
have won it long ago. Maybe it's because he
doesn't seek the limelight like some of the
other 'stars'."
- Thierry Henry
"Every one of us (midfielders) is just trying to
become as good as him. Everyone can learn
from Paul Scholes."
- Edgar Davids
"I'm more an admirer of Paul Scholes than I
am of Ronaldo. Ronaldo is a fantastic player,
but he has 10 other great players around him
every week. Scholes is one of the most
complete footballers I've ever seen. His one-
touch play is phenomenal. Whenever I have
played against him, I never felt I could get
close to him."
- Eidur Gudjohnsen
"Scholes? Fantastic! Why isnt he playing for
England? It is crazy. Only in England. Scholes
is a great, great player. So experienced and
still, for me, one of the best in the world in
midfield. Manchester United are lucky to have
him."
- Jose Mourinho
"In the last 15 to 20 years the best central
midfielder that I have seen - the most
complete - is Scholes. I have spoken with Xabi
Alonso about this many times. Scholes is a
spectacular player who has everything"
- Xavi
"I want to pass like him. Who taught him how
to do that?"
- Ronaldinho
At La Masia, his name was mentioned a lot.
Hes a teacher."
- Messi
"Nobody on this planet had a range of passing
like Paul Scholes. Training every day was a
pleasure just watching him. Unbelievable
career"
- Michael Owen