Wayne Rooney reckons Manchester United teammate Paul Scholes would walk into the current England midfield.

Rooney said: "For me Scholesy is the best England midfielder ever - he is that good. The things he does with the ball are frightening.

"It's a shame he doesn't play for England any more because I'm sure the England players and fans would love to have him back.

"Him, Ryan Giggs and Gary Neville are Manchester United. They have been there all their careers and it is important to have people who have played over the last 10 or 12 years still there.

"There is history in the dressing room and they are great role models for all us younger players."