Rio Ferdinand believes that England would have stood a better chance at the World Cup if they had Paul Scholes within their ranks.
Scholes had retired from international football six years ago and despite the appeals from coach Fabio Capello and Ferdinand, he has remained steadfast in his decision.
Ferdinand went on to claim to the Sun that he would have paid his club-mate to be part of the team: "I'd would have paid him to come to South Africa.
"That's no detriment to any of the other players but I think Scholesy would have added to the squad we have.
"I spoke to him but he is a very black-and-white character. No frills, no messing about.
"He thought about it with his family and came to his decision.
"Scholesy isn't the type of person who, if we do really well at the tournament, would have it burning away at him. He will be comfortable with the decision he's made.
"It's not to be, he's not coming, so we move on."
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