Paul Scholes

He was praised by the likes of Zidane , Xavi and Iniesta ; being one of the most gifted players of their generation.

CLASS ACT:Paul Scholes had the skill & intelligence to dominate the midfield despite his small size

Scholes is often overlooked due to his understated playing style. However, his incredible accuracy in his passing and shooting, and his intelligent play from a holding midfielder role, meant that he exceeded many in his prime. Scholes was part of the famous Class of 92' that included some of Manchester United's greats such as Beckham , Giggs and Neville .

Scholes is one of the greats at Manchester United, but how high does he rank amongst other Manchester United stars?

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