Aye, but not only was Scholes not played there, he didn't use to play there. Remember his switch from a goalscoring attacking midfielder to a deep-lying player has only happened relatively recently in his career, after his retirement from international football (something which, BTW, nobody can blame him for. Our best midfielder slotted in somewhere he could fit, rather than building it around him, is shameful.) SAF saw his potential there as he aged, and put him in a role where he can continue to excel.
He has done that role for 6 years now... If only Sven wasnt so stupid..... And if only Capello picked up that phone himself rather then leaving it to Baldini.