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PAUL Scholes reckons England – like the Republic of Ireland – are in danger of failing to qualify for major tournaments in the future.
After failing to make it passed the group stage of this year’s World Cup the Manchester United legend believes that a tough task lies ahead for England.
“From what I’ve seen at this World Cup, we’ll be lucky to qualify. I fear England are going the way of the Republic of Ireland, Wales and Scotland,” Scholes wrote in his Paddy Power blog.
He added that an import-saturated Premier League is detrimental to the development of young English players.
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His (Paul Scholes) former captain Roy Keane was another player to miss that final at the Nou Camp. Hailing a player that he and his team-mates "looked up to", Scholes wished the Cork man well in his new job as Ireland assistant manager and also revealed his own Irish heritage.
"I hope they do well. My grandparents were from Ireland and I like to look at the results and it's a country you hope to do well."
That's one player the Granny Rule missed unfortunately!