Scholes

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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 autobiography of 2011 from a player as popular & as revered as any in the game today.