Paul Scholes explains why 'awkward' Patrick Vieira was his toughest Man Utd opponent

Russia, with a fuming pal of Russian President Vladimir Putin saying the pair will "will have to answer in full for their actions".Shaun Pinner, 48, and Aiden Aslin, 28, were targeted by the deputy head of the Kremlin's powerful security council, Dmitry Medvedev.The former Russian president and prime minister said the pair would not be treated as combatants under the Geneva Conventions, meaning they would not receive the rights a prisoner of war would.Medvedev's show trials for the two men come after a failed swap deal for Putin's "prince of darkness" Viktor Medvedchuk, currently held by Ukrainian forces. The British captives have made an appeal to UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson several times on multiple Russian state TV outlets.

Hollywood actors have made their roles as the horror character just as iconic.From the 1931 film starring Bela Legosi, to the Hammer House classics with Christopher Lee and, more recently, the terrifying and thrilling BBC adaptation with Claes Bang, this is a story that remains undead - much like its leading character.While Halloween favourite Dracula was certainly dramatic on screen with the constant battle between good and evil, and Dracula's eternal search for his bride, the actors who have played the roles have also led interesting lives too.To commemorate Bram Stoker, who died on this day in 1912 (April 20), Daily Star looks at where the actors who played Dracula on screen are now.Bela Lugosi is the original and one of the most iconic actors to have ever played Dracula, appearing in the 1931 Universal Monsters production.

Piers Morgan has confirmed that he's returning to ITV for the first time since he stormed off Good Morning Britain.The 57-year-old presenter will be back on the channel on Thursday (April 21) to chat to Lorraine Kelly on her talk show from 9am.He confirmed the exciting news on his official account on Wednesday (April 20) morning.Piers penned: "BREAKING: I’ll be returning to ITV tomorrow for first time since the Markle Debacle… live & definitely uncensored on ⁦ @lorraine with the fabulous ⁦ @reallorraine - should be fun… (may even storm back onto ⁦@GMB while I wait, & get those ratings back up.)"Unsurprisingly, Piers' tweet sent his fans into meltdown, with some rushing to their keyboards to share their delight as seeing him back on their screens.Taking to Twitter, one fan penned: "Great! I haven't watched ITV since you left GMB.Another added: "Not even bothered watching it since you left. No point.

Manchester United.The pair played together during one of the club’s most successful ever periods, and the South Korean midfielder was an unsung hero of the team.Park spent seven years at Old Trafford between 2005 and 2012, making 205 appearances in all for the Red Devils.The 39-year-old workhorse encountered injury issues during his spell in Manchester but was reliable when called upon by Sir Alex Ferguson.Park helped United win four Premier League titles, three League Cup trophies and the Champions League in 2008.But it was his attitude in training at Carrington that sticks in Scholes’ mind, when the pair regularly locked horns.United legend Scholes was speaking to another former team-mate in Wes Brown on MUTV's 'Group Chat' series,

Paul Scholes has revealed that Park Ji-sung was 'a nightmare' in training - because he was one of the best man-markers he ever had to play against.

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has claimed former captain Roy Keane was right to criticise his team-mates in a notorious MUTV interview which contributed to his acrimonious departure from the club. Keane slammed John O'Shea, Alan Smith, Kieran Richardson, Darren Fletcher and Rio Ferdinand after the Reds embarrassingly lost 4-1 to Middlesbrough in 2005, angering manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes is backing his former side to finish in the top four this season.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men currently sit fifth in the Premier League table with nine games to go.Chelsea occupy fourth spot, three points ahead of the Red Devils, while Wolves and Sheffield United lie two points adrift of the Old Trafford outfit.Solskjaer’s team will be buoyed by the return of Marcus Rashford and Paul Pogba from injury with the latter sidelined since Boxing Day.And Scholes is hopeful United will get the job done in finishing fourth or higher.Asked if he’s confident about United’s top-four chances, Scholes told MUTV: “Yes I am.“I think we’ll be fine.

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has rubbished comparisons between himself and Bruno Fernandes.The Portugal international has made a huge impact since his arrival from Sporting Lisbon with his creativity in the middle of the park.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer compared him to Scholes when he first arrived on the scene, saying: “Scholsey, he’s a similar type in skills, he could do absolutely everything as well, Scholesy, so no pressure.“As a player he can do more or less everything on the pitch, he’s a midfielder, box-to-box, loads of energy, scores goals, assists.”He repeated those claims again in February after Fernandes was crowned Premier League Player of the Month.But Scholes doesn’t see the comparisons - apart from both of them always

Paul Scholes has named no fewer than six players who he believes have very bright futures at Manchester United.

Red Devils went through a tough spell under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer earlier this season but put together a strong run of form before the Premier League ground to a halt. They are now chasing a return to Champions League football when the Premier League restarts with Scholes believing his former team-mate has now transformed the club since taking over from Jose Mourinho.The former midfielder has underlined the competition for places as a key factor as well as their rising young talent.And he highlighted Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford, Bruno Fernandes, Paul Pogba, Scott McTominay and Brandon Williams as signs of a bright future.

Manchester United have found their very own David Silva in the signing of Bruno Fernandes.The Portuguese midfielder has transformed United since he arrived in the January transfer window with an attacking creativity which has inspired Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side to their best form of the season.Fernandes was awarded the Premier League player of the month award for February and will be looking to continue his electric form when United travel to face Tottenham in two weeks time.United legend Scholes admits he is impressed by the immediate impact made at Old Trafford and he has compared Fernandes with Man City legend David Silva.“Sometimes it just takes one player to turn a team around and knit a team together,” Scholes told an MUTV group

Paul Pogba has been warned he faces a battle to win back his Manchester United place.

Manchester City are looking for an ambitious coach to inject some fresh ideas into the academy as they look for a new Under-18s manager.

Paul Scholes has explained why he believes Manchester United struggled to dominate on the European scene when he was a player.

Paul Scholes says Didier Deschamps "screamed like a big girl" when he tackled him in the 1999 Champions League semi-final, and that scream helped put the Manchester United legend out of the final.

Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville believes the club should always try to keep its tradition of developing academy graduates and promoting youth into the first-team.

Scott McTominay wants to add goals and assists to his game and has identified Manchester United teammate Paul Pogba as the player to emulate.

Scott McTominay has named former Man Utd captain Roy Keane among three midfielders who he is shaping his game on.

Former Arsenal defender Lauren, who was part of the 'Invincibles' has revealed how training sessions often boiled over.

For Denis Irwin, Manchester United’s historic Champions League win of 1999 was the ultimate squad triumph.

Former Premier League defender Curtis Woodhouse has described Ryan Giggs as the 'most overrated player of the last 50 years' and claimed Paul Scholes' greatness is a 'footballing myth.'