Did Scholes fail England or did England fail Scholes?

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Did Scholes fail England or did England fail Scholes?

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Apr 1, 2020

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Apr 1, 2020

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Host Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic's Laurie Whitwell, Carl Anka and Andy Mitten on the world's biggest Manchester United podcast. Subscribe for expert insight from inside the club, breaking news and two episodes every week.

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Did Scholes fail England or did England fail Scholes?: Twenty one years after a Wembley hat-trick for England, The Athletic's Carl Anka, Andy Mitten & Laurie Whitwell discuss why Paul Scholes, arguably the best English midfield player of his generation, failed to be successful for the national team. Away from the national team the lads share their favourite Paul Scholes moments in a United shirt including the thoughts of Roy Keane & Sir Alex. by Talk of the Devils - A show about Manchester United
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Ole Responds To Rashford Injury Critics: The Athletic's Carl Anka and Laurie Whitwell are joined by Andy Mitten, United We Stand Editor - and contributing writer for The Athletic - to discuss the very latest from Old Trafford. Hear Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjær's reaction to critics of his treatment of Marcus Rashford and Andy explains what it's like to travel to Anfield as a United fan. by Talk of the Devils - A show about Manchester United
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Reaction Pod - United Beat Chelsea Again: The Athletic's Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell and Andy Mitten react to an impressive United win in a feisty encounter at Stamford Bridge. by Talk of the Devils - A show about Manchester United
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More points dropped, where do United need to strengthen?: The Athletic's Laurie Whitwell, Andy Mitten and Carl Anka react to United's flat performance against West Ham. How confident are we that United will get over the line and avoid defeat on Sunday at Leicester? Did Solskjaer get his starting eleven wrong in the last two games in the league and cup? Why are United finishing the season poorly once again? Where do United need to strengthen? And as always we’ll be answering your questions.. by Talk of the Devils - A show about Manchester United
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Transfer priorities & who is United's number 1?: The Athletic's Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell & Andy Mitten begin to look towards the new season by assessing the state of key areas of United's squad that need improving. The guys tackle the following: Who is United's best keeper - Henderson or De Gea? What is the latest on United's pursuit of Jadon Sancho? Do United need a new centre half or should they make do? by Talk of the Devils - A show about Manchester United
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Derby reaction & Bellingham wooed by Cantona & Sir Alex: The Athletic's Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell & Andy Mitten bring you the very latest from inside Old Trafford. The lads revel in that comprehensive derby win, discuss which players deserve new contracts and bring the very latest on the pursuit of Jude Bellingham. The lads also discuss Andy and Laurie's trip to Austria in the Europa League which may or may not happen with the game being played behind closed doors. by Talk of the Devils - A show about Manchester United
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Did Scholes fail England or did England fail Scholes?

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