England assistant coach Gary Neville has refused to enter a public row with Paul Scholes over the form of Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney. Scholes, a former team-mate of Rooney and Neville, sparked controversy when he suggested the England striker may be past his best.
"Paul is a great friend of mine but I am coaching Wayne Rooney, I am of the opinion that when you get to a player like Wayne Rooney, you have to cope with everything that is thrown your way," Neville said on BBC Radio 5 Live.
"It wasn't just Paul Scholes talking about Wayne Rooney. The fact of the matter is that it is one man's opinion, it's Paul's opinion and everyone else will have their opinion."
