Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes expects to retire within two years.

The former England international has spent is entire career at Old Trafford but he does not expect to carry on playing beyond the age of 35.

He said: "How long will I go on? I'd think two years at the most.

"I have one year left on my contract and hopefully I'll get another one but I suppose it all depends on how you're feeling and how you're playing.

"At the moment I just think two years would be about right."

Scholes has earned a reputation for being quiet because he rarely gives interviews and he does not indulge in promoting himself in magazines.

He added: "I can't say that I can't wait to finish but I am looking forward to finishing with everything that goes with it.

"I suppose people are just very invasive and are always wanting to know what you're going to do.

"The only thing I will definitely miss is the football, not the general life of a footballer."