Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson was delighted with Paul Scholes after his goal in victory over Bolton Wanderers.

It was the 151st goal of the 37-year-old's career and was more remarkable because Ferguson had told him to sit in the centre of midfield and control the play.

"It was a surprise to see him at the far post," said Ferguson.

"With his age and the fact he has just come back, we were looking for him to control central midfield, which he did.

"But he has the instinct. He always has had. He probably said 'it was nearly half-time, I will gamble'.

"He is one of our greatest players. When you see his performance today, you don't lose that."