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Paul Scholes says he was 'SURPRISED' by five-time Champions League winner Casemiro's 'range of passing' in Man United's win over Sheriff in the Europa League, admitting he thought the former Real Madrid star 'was more a ball winner'

Paul Scholes has admitted to being surprised by Casemiro's ability on the ball after the Brazilian put in an impressive technical display for Manchester United in the Europa League.

Casemiro, a £70m summer signing from Real Madrid, was introduced at half-time for Scott McTominay as United recorded a comfortable 2-0 win over Sheriff Tiraspol.

Speaking to BT Sport after the game, Scholes said he believed Casemiro to be more of a '[ball] winner' having watched him play alongside technical maestros Toni Kroos and Luka Modric for a number of seasons and was left pleasantly surprised by his impressive range of passing - despite the 30-year-old's impressive haul of trophies.