He's been good at times this season, bad at others. He has talent - the Spanish players seem to really rate him, especially - it's just the deployment of his talent that needs control. He's at his best in a three man midfield, but in a two alongside an energetic player like Fletcher or Anderson he does well. I'm sceptical about his ability alongside Scholes.
Agreed. He and Scholes aren't mobile enough IMO to play as a pair. Like you say he has the ability to be a real asset to England, but his form is awful at the moment.