Scholes wants Guardiola to coach England

LONDON: Former England midfielder Paul Scholes would like Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola to take charge of the England team one day, he said in an interview published on Saturday.

“I hope he becomes England coach one day and bring us his style,” Scholes told Spanish daily Marca.

Scholes, who had a long career with Manchester United, said he admired the style of the Catalan coach at his former club’s bitter rivals.

“He could improve in defence because at every ground you come under pressure but everyone in England loves the way his teams play,” Scholes said of Guardiola.

Scholes also praised current United coach Jose Mourinho despite the fact that his former side are sixth in the Premier League.