Dwight Yorke has saluted former Manchester United teammate Paul Scholes after he announced his retirement from the game. The 36-year old midfielder this morning closed the curtain on a brilliant career and has received adulation from many in the football community.
Now former United striker Yorke has joined the chorus with a glowing appraisal of the ex-England international who he spent about four years with at Old Trafford.
"When you look back you talk about legends of the game, he's certainly up there. Twenty trophies since 1994 - he just seems to get better and better," he told Sky Sports News.
"I've had the honour of playing alongside him. The four years I've played alongside him, he is the best player, one of the first names on the manager's teamsheet.
"He is just a complete legend. There are not enough players like Paul Scholes around anymore for my liking.
"'Legend' is over-used but this guy is right up there with the very best."
