Scholes: I missed playing

Manchester United veteran Paul Scholes has admitted he missed the game more than he ever imagined following his retirement last summer.

The 37-year-old stunned most observers by returning to the game this month, over half a year after announcing his decision to quit.

Alex Ferguson jumped at the opportunity to get Scholes back into his squad, introducing the midfielder as a substitute during the FA Cup third-round win at Manchester City earlier this month.