Soccer: Eriksson salutes Scholes' England spirit

Sven-Goran Eriksson was impressed to see Paul Scholes arrive late at night at the team hotel after casting doubts on his chances of featuring against Spain.

Soccer: Eriksson salutes Scholes' England spirit

Sven-Goran Eriksson was impressed to see Paul Scholes arrive late at night at the team hotel after casting doubts on his chances of featuring against Spain.

With the midfielder's health holding the key to the Swede's first starting line-up and tactics, he declared that Scholes' desperation to play exemplified the attitude he was looking for from his first England team.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Subscribe to access all of the Irish Examiner.

Annual €130 €80

Best value

Monthly €12€6 / month

More in this section

Sport

Newsletter

Latest news from the world of sport, along with the best in opinion from our outstanding team of sports writers. and reporters

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited