Paul Scholes - I wouldn't have enjoyed playing under Louis van Gaal

By William O'Toole

Paul Scholes has blasted his former club Manchester United and also said that he would not like to play under the Louis van Gaal regime.

The former United midfielder has also said that he believes there are currently too many non-English players currently at the Red Devils.

Speaking to BBC Radio Manchester. in the aftermath of United's defeat at the hands of Middlesbrough he said that the style of football currently being played at Old Trafford would not have been something Sir Alex Ferguson would have 'adhered' to.

"I actually think the team is brilliantly coached to defend. I think the hardest thing to do is coach scoring goals,creativity, and to have players who are off the cuff.

"It's a team you wouldn't want to play against and it's probably a team you wouldn't want to play in either.

"There's a lack of risk and creativity. It seems he (van Gaal) doesn't want players to beat men and score goals - it's not a team I would have enjoyed playing in."

Scholes also believes that the current under-age set up at the club is curbing the development of young English talent.

"You look at the under 16's, Under 17's and it is absolutely riddled with foreign players,"

"What chance does that give young English players? It gives them virtually no chance and it's sad."

Scholes was also quick to defend his under fire former teammate, Wayne Rooney.

"I was at the Manchester Derby and watched him for the first 20 minutes,"

"His movement was brilliant but when he's playing in that team nobody is prepared to pass to him, You'd be tearing your hair out."

"Ruud van Nistlerooy, Teddy Sheringham or even Andy Cole couldn't have played in this team."