Paul Scholes says he could be tempted back into coaching

Paul Scholes admits he would consider a return to coaching if an opportunity “rocked his boat”.

The former Manchester United midfielder, who is working as a TV pundit, has previously coached at his former side as well as at Salford City.

The 40-year-old owns 50 per cent of the Evo-Stik League Northern Premier side with fellow former United players Ryan Giggs, Nicky Butt and Phil and Gary Neville.

And he admits he could be tempted back into a hands-on role within the game. Speaking at the launch of new BBC documentary Class of 92, he said: “Yeah, I didn’t do a lot [at Salford] but I enjoy it. It’s the thing I miss about football, I suppose, being with the team, day-in day-out, getting a team ready for a Saturday afternoon or getting yourself ready for a Saturday afternoon, it’s the most difficult part.

Paul Scholes with (from left) Phil Neville, Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, David Beckham and Gary Neville at the Class of 92 premiere - Imago

“If there was something leading that I fancied and I was interested in and it rocked my boat then …”

Scholes rejected a chance to coach at Oldham but beyond that there have not been many offers. He added: “I had the one with Oldham that was difficult to turn down but maybe in the future it might be something – but it’s definitely something I’d like to do in the future.

“I don’t care about people’s [relative lack of] ability and I don’t think I’d get frustrated. It depends what level you’re at. If you’re coaching or managing at Premier League level you have players who can do that anywhere, or at least you should have.”

Class of 92: Out of their League starts on BBC One in early September