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Watch: Paul Scholes rolls back the years with stunning long range goal during charity match at Old Trafford
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Paul Scholes rolled back the years with a stunning long range goals during the charity match at Old Trafford for Soccer Aid.

Scholes came on as a substitute in the second half and made an instant impact to give England a 2-1 lead.

After the World XI goalkeeper parried a cross outside the box, Scholes, positioned in midfield, unleashed a first-time strike that flew past the goalkeeper straight into the bottom right corner. It was a trademark Scholes goal, something he has done so many times for Manchester United over his illustrious career.

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However, England went on to lose the game as Robbie Keane scored two quick goals to restore World XI’s lead before Kem Cetinay scored their fourth.

This article first appeared on Caught Offside and was syndicated with permission.

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