Ex-Manchester United man Paul Scholes has conceded that both Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard and Chelsea hero Frank Lampard were better players than he was.
Scholes says he is bored of comparisons between the trio being made by football fans across the country.
The debate has raged since the three played alongside one another for England.
When asked who was the best, Scholes modestly told the BBC podcast 'Savage Social', via the Daily Mirror: "Stevie G and Frank, of course.
"I'm sick to death of hearing about this to be honest.
"It doesn't really matter. People can have their own opinions.
"Them two were amazing, amazing players, but very different players."
Gerrard won 10 more international caps than Lampard, who is turn won 38 more than Scholes.
Scholes added: "Frank played the position well.
"He was in a team where he was allowed to do what he wanted.
"He had the license to go with [Claude] Makelele there [and was] probably the best goal-scoring midfielder that there will ever be.
"Steven could do absolutely everything on a football pitch.
"He was quick, he was strong, he was physical, he could score goals and he could make goals."
Eddymore446
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For saying this you were better than them no quality can be compared to humility π₯π₯π₯
JohnWick7
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Scholes was Good enough to be considered as Man utd Legend but he wasn't at the level of these two Legends
DanRash10
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Liverpool and Chelsea fans right now ππππ
DeepPortAL
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Scholes was the best technically. Lampard was the best ofdensively. Gerrard was the most complete among all the three. It depends on individual preference.
youdmpst
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I still think Scholes was the best passer ever in the premier league a quality and legendary mid
champion79458
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humble Scholes didn't want to praise himself but we all knows he is the best mildfilder England has ever had,he was ahead of Lampard and Gerrad when it comes to mildfild play. He is simply up there with the greatest mildfielders of the Game
ObedMinthang52
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This is like Messi saying griezman and bale are better than him, we know for a fact they aren't... whether he said it or not
DeepPortAL
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Scholes was Good enough to be considered as Man utd Legend but he wasn't at the level of these two Legends
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They were better but to say he wasn't on their level is very disrespectful.