Wow again: Paul Scholes comes out of retirement...

Paul Scholes, 37, has come out of retirement and will play for Manchester United until the end of the season. He’s even on the bench today.

MANCHESTER UNITED LEGEND Paul Scholes has come out of retirement and will play for Manchester United until the end of the season.

The 37-year-old retired from football at the end of last season to take up a coaching role at Old Trafford, but a number of injuries to key midfielders at the club has seen an about turn.

He will be on the bench for United FA Cup third round clash against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.

Scholes said: “I’m delighted the manager feels I can still make a contribution to the team.”

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