Paul Scholes has shown the ultimate praise for former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane after making an eye-opening point about the state of modern football.
The 51-year-old Manchester United legend is widely considered one of the best Premier League midfielders of all time after a prolific playing career at club level.
Paul Scholes rose through the ranks of the United youth academy in the 1990s and enjoyed incredible success in the Red Devils’ first team under Sir Alex Ferguson.
The former England international became a linchpin midfield influence for former United manager Sir Alex Ferguson and spent his entire career at Old Trafford.
During his remarkable run at the Premier League club, Scholes lifted 11 league titles, two Champions League trophies, three FA Cups and two League Cups with United.
Paul Scholes’ telling feelings on Man Utd icon Roy Keane as a midfielder speak volumes
Paul Scholes shared the Manchester United midfield with an abundance of talent, including Red Devils legend Roy Keane and fellow ‘Class of ‘92’ star Nicky Butt.
Keane is considered one of the best United captains and Premier League midfielders of all time after the 54-year-old Irishman’s stunning impact at Old Trafford.
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The legendary ex-United skipper was a commanding presence for Sir Alex Ferguson and was widely admired for his leadership skills and no-nonsense approach.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Scholes says that former United teammate Keane is comparable with Nicky Butt and Bryan Robson for what they all shared in common.
“I go back to [Bryan] Robson, Roy Keane, Nicky Butts, [they] are capable of doing everything,” he said.
“You have to be capable of doing that. The game’s changed. There’s a holding midfield player, there’s maybe two attacking midfield players.”
Roy Keane’s Man Utd midfield role under Sir Alex Ferguson perfectly sums up Paul Scholes’ point
Keane captained Ferguson’s beloved United side to their treble win in the 1998-99 season, including his major impact against Juventus in the Champions League.
The United legend rightfully deserves praise for his iconic captaincy, but Keane’s midfield capabilities have often been overshadowed due to his leadership skills.
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The Sky Sports pundit was a powerful box-to-box midfielder during his prime and Keane’s passing ability in the heart of midfield is significantly overlooked nowadays.
Scholes’ feelings on United legends Keane, Nicky Butt and Bryan Robson does show how much modern football has deconstructed the role of the ‘complete midfielder.’
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