Manchester United legend Paul Scholes admits he could've played for the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland.

Scholes revealed in his Independent column that he had choices when it came to his international loyalties.

"I had the same options as Jack Grealish when it came to international football," wrote Scholes.

"In fact I could have played for Northern Ireland as well as the Republic. On my mum Marie's side, my Nana was from the Republic of Ireland and my Granddad was from the north.

"Lots of families in Manchester have strong Irish connections, but it never occurred to me to play for anyone other than England."