Scholes: My Story

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Paul Scholes is one of the most revered footballers of the modern era, both at home & internationally. A one-club player, he has served Manchester United for more than sixteen years, making over 600 appearances in that time -- the fourth highest number of appearances by any player for the club. He also represented the England national team for seven years, winning 66 caps including two World Cup & two European Cup campaigns. Throughout this time, Scholes has always played a decisive role in his teams' fortunes. As well as the technical brilliance that makes Paul Scholes such a breathtaking player to watch it is the determination & integrity which he demonstrates both on & off the pitch that means he is a fascination to fans of the sport. In an age of overpaid, workaday players, Scholes has become an icon of professionalism & club loyalty, admired by fans everywhere. Now in this book for the first time Paul Scholes shares his story: from his beginnings at United under the tutelage of Sir Alex Ferguson as part of the 'golden' youth team, to the treble-winning season & twice capturing European Cup glory, the importance of family & friends in keeping his feet on the ground, as well as his many triumphs & tribulations with Engl&. This is without question the sports book of 2011, from a player as popular & as revered as any in the game today.