Ferguson in admission on Scholes

Scholes may not have had enough rest after Euro 2004

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson admits he might have rushed Paul Scholes into action too quickly.

Midfielder Scholes played on United's American pre-season tour - a month after playing for England in Euro 2004.

Despite Scholes' retirement from international football, Ferguson admitted: "People have remarked that Paul looks a bit flat.

"We brought him back too early from pre-season training - he only had three days preparation and a groin injury."

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Despite starting six of Manchester United's eight Premiership matches and having two outings in the Champions League, Scholes has made a poor start to the season by his standards.

But that does not concern Ferguson, who is confident the midfielder will soon recapture his form.

Ferguson added: "What the fans have seen is not the real Paul Scholes but he'll be fine in a few weeks."

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