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Man Utd legend Scholes: England need to play like Liverpool

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes feels Liverpool are England's best hope at the World Cup.

Scholes says England need to play like Liverpool if they are to have any chance of winning the World Cup.

He wrote for his Paddy Power blog: "It would be refreshing for England to adopt Liverpool's attacking mentality in Brazil. Really go for it. That means certainly four, and possibly five, Liverpool players in the England starting XI against Italy.

"South Africa in 2010 was so negative with boring draws. Nothing seemed to happen. England fans, and myself as an England fan, would rather see 3-3 games than dull, nil-all draws. I'd love to see Roy be brave enough to play like Liverpool (or Man United teams of the past).

"I'd definitely start with Steven Gerrard, Daniel Sturridge, Jordan Henderson and Raheem Sterling. The question mark is Glen Johnson at right back.

"It's probably Phil Jones' best position right now, even though Jones could still develop into a great centre half. Johnson is a touch better going forward, but it's a tight call."

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