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'I do regret leaving England so soon': Paul Scholes says he retired too early from the national side before excelling in deeper role for Manchester United... as he also reveals regret over turning down place at 2010 World Cup

Paul Scholes says he acted to hastily in cutting his England career short and that he regrets turning down the chance to play at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

The Manchester United legend retired from the Three Lions in 2004 aged just 29 after England were dumped out of the Euros by Portugal, saying he had been pondering the decision for some time.

He racked up 66 caps during his international career and played at four major tournaments, but said he hadn't fully enjoyed the experience and was never quite the player he was at club level.