James Milner urges Paul Scholes to return for England
New Manchester City midfielder James Milner is desperate to line up alongside Paul Scholes for England.
(0)Related Tags:Paul ScholesJames MilnerManchesterFabio Capellomilner Manchester City's James Milner takes a breather during a training session at the club's Carrington complex (Reuters) So far national team manager Fabio Capello has failed to tempt the Old Trafford veteran out of retirement.But Milner hopes Scholes might have a change of heart.Milner said: Paul Scholes is a top player. Speaking as someone lucky enough to be an England player and an England fan, you want the best players out there.He has been one of the best midfielders in the Premier League since it started.It is down to England and the manager, but to get the chance to play with him would be unbelievable.He is still doing it now, which is a testament to his professionalism and how well he has looked after himself. If he came into the England set-up again it would be fantastic.Milner will sit out the return leg of the Europa League match at Eastlands on Thursday against FC Timisoara with City holding a 1-0 advantage as he was not registered in time.Mario Balotelli, who scored the winner in Romania, is sidelined with a knee problem but is expected to return against Sunderland on Sunday.Boss Roberto Mancini said: Mario is still sore, so we must wait. He has this problem in his knee.International Soccer Clubs & Leagues News | Video | Commentary
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