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Man Utd legend Scholes: Pirlo is the world's greatest playmaker

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has paid a glowing tribute to Juventus midfielder Andrea Pirlo.

Scholes knows England must stop Pirlo if they're to avoid defeat against World Cup group opponents Italy.

"Pirlo is the world's greatest playmaker - the complete footballer," writes Scholes in his Paddy Power blog.

"Give him time and space and he will destroy you. He's such a clever player and is so composed. If surrounded he'll lay it off. If he's got room he's devastating."

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