Source: Team_Talk
Capello claims late Scholes U-turn
Fabio Capello claims Paul Scholes said he would come out of international retirement before a U-turn on the eve of England's squad annoucement.[LNB] Scholes rejected a place in Capello's 30-man provisional squad, pointing out he had not been given enough time to make his decision.[LNB]Yet Capello has revealed the initial conversations between Scholes and Franco Baldini were positive, before the Manchester United star got in touch the following morning to confirm some bad news.[LNB]"Franco spoke with him in the evening and he said yes," Capello told ITV.[LNB]"In the morning he said no because he preferred to stay at home."[LNB]As Scholes maintained his high standards into this season, producing man-of-the-match performances in the Community Shield and the opening Premier League match with Newcastle, there was further speculation the 35-year-old could be called up for the opening Euro 2012 double-header against Bulgaria and Switzerland.[LNB]However, it seems Scholes ruled that out as well.[LNB]"He said he is too old to play more games and in more competitions," said Capello.[LNB]"He prefers to be okay for Manchester United."
