Dublin backs Scholes for England

Interim boss Stuart Pearce is set to unveil the Three Lions squad for this month's friendly with the Netherlands on Thursday.

Prior to Fabio Capello's shock departure, there had been some speculation that Scholes was again on the Italian's radar after his sensational retirement U-turn.

Capello had already made one failed attempt to get Scholes back in an England shirt for the first time since Euro 2004 ahead of the 2010 World Cup.

Now Pearce must decide whether to turn the clock back.

And whilst United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has already ruled it out, Dublin can see the merits of Scholes starring for his country again at the ripe old age of 37.

"I can see that," said Dublin.

"I imagine if you took a poll of players, there wouldn't be many who didn't want Paul Scholes in their side. He defies age.

"He hasn't lost any passion for the game. He has an aura about him that makes you think he can do anything.

"He is a very special player."