Scholes told to act age and sign for another year

ALEX FERGUSON has called on Paul Scholes to swallow his pride and extend his Manchester United career by another season.

With Ryan Giggs one of seven players sidelined through injury, Scholes takes on the role of elder statesman tonight as United resume their Champions League quest in Marseille.

The 36-year-old has seen old friend Gary Neville retire and Giggs sign a one-year deal in the past couple of weeks but has yet to decide what to do himself.