Kriz Posted August 3, 2004 Share Posted August 3, 2004 Under-pressure England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson has spoken of his sadness on hearing the shock news that Paul Scholes has decided to end his international career at the age of 29. The Manchester United midfielder had won 66 caps for England after making his international debut seven years ago. He scored 14 goals for his country, the last coming against Croatia at Euro 2004. "I am very sorry that Paul has decided to retire from international football," Eriksson told the FA's official website. "Paul and I have been speaking about this since Euro 2004 and, while he remained a key part of my plans for the England team, I fully respect his decision. "Paul is a great player who has given so much to England over the last seven years. He has a very special talent and it has been a privilege working so closely with him. "I would like to wish Paul every success in the future with Manchester United. He deserves it." Scholes had admitted the decision had not come easily saying: "I've been considering retiring from international football for a while now. "I started my England career in 1997 and have enjoyed seven years of great football, playing in the best competitions, with some of the best players, under the best managers. "Euro 2004 was fantastic but afterwards I felt the time was right for myself and my family to make it my last England appearance. "I would like to thank everyone at England for the wonderful years I had playing for the team and all the experience I gained. I wish them all the best and good luck for the future." This is a big shock to me, i realised that he doesnt play as well for them as he does for Man Utd, but he was still a key member for England. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/198500-paul-scholes-retires-from-international-football/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzla Veteran Posted August 3, 2004 Veteran Share Posted August 3, 2004 I couldn't believe this when I heard it on the radio today :( even if you despise Man Utd you can't help but feel it's an absolute shame and waste of talent :( I simply cannot believe it. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/198500-paul-scholes-retires-from-international-football/#findComment-584292063 Share on other sites More sharing options...
VidER Posted August 3, 2004 Share Posted August 3, 2004 Man Scholes has much more to give on the international scene.. He is still younge! VidER Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/198500-paul-scholes-retires-from-international-football/#findComment-584292622 Share on other sites More sharing options...
L3thal Veteran Posted August 4, 2004 Veteran Share Posted August 4, 2004 Too much to ask from him. When other players are out enjoying their vacation, he's with the national team working and barely gets any days off. Guess he had his reasons. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/198500-paul-scholes-retires-from-international-football/#findComment-584293653 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rappy Veteran Posted August 5, 2004 Veteran Share Posted August 5, 2004 wow i was also upset and shocked when i heard this but i have to say the touring schedle for a footballer can be stressfull for your family so probably thats what swayed his decision....theres so much talent comin up the england ranks that there will be soon a talent like scholes in the england squad :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/198500-paul-scholes-retires-from-international-football/#findComment-584306855 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powa Posted August 6, 2004 Share Posted August 6, 2004 It' such a shame that the 'quiet man of football' has quit. I still think he had a lot to offer to the national squad. O well I still get to watch him for Utd :p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/198500-paul-scholes-retires-from-international-football/#findComment-584309812 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Sheldon Posted August 6, 2004 Share Posted August 6, 2004 Who ? :rolleyes: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/198500-paul-scholes-retires-from-international-football/#findComment-584309825 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rishdeep Posted August 6, 2004 Share Posted August 6, 2004 Man that sucks. It's such an early age to retire from international football. I actually saw the game that he scored a hat-trick against, Poland I think it may have been, at Wembley some years back in a friendly. Such a shame... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/198500-paul-scholes-retires-from-international-football/#findComment-584309827 Share on other sites More sharing options...
XanDaMan Posted August 6, 2004 Share Posted August 6, 2004 A true shame...could improve his ManUtd performances though! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/198500-paul-scholes-retires-from-international-football/#findComment-584310294 Share on other sites More sharing options...
futb0l Posted August 7, 2004 Share Posted August 7, 2004 I guess we wont expect those deadly shots from him in england matches. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/198500-paul-scholes-retires-from-international-football/#findComment-584316292 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenin Posted August 7, 2004 Share Posted August 7, 2004 So sad... England will miss him... :( Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/198500-paul-scholes-retires-from-international-football/#findComment-584316635 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpoolfc Posted August 11, 2004 Share Posted August 11, 2004 Wow I never even knew about this, big loss for England. Wonder if he'll make an international comeback like Henrik Larsson.... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/198500-paul-scholes-retires-from-international-football/#findComment-584341280 Share on other sites More sharing options...
insanekiwi Posted August 11, 2004 Share Posted August 11, 2004 he sure is/was an outstanding soccer player :yes: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/198500-paul-scholes-retires-from-international-football/#findComment-584341294 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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