Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton is delighted seeing Paul Scholes make his comeback.

Scholes struck in victory over Bolton Wanderers on Saturday.

"I have been more upbeat since I heard about Paul Scholes returning to the squad," he told United Review. "It is one of the best pieces of news I have ever had.

"He is a sensational footballer and we are very lucky to have him.

"Maybe the one thing Sir Alex (Ferguson) had given a bit of thought to was that we needed a creative player in midfield.

"Suddenly there is a knock on the door and it is Paul Scholes saying he wants to play again.

"Alex must have thought it was Christmas all over again."