 Complete the following phrase:  In February 2011, Barcelona midfielder Xavi rated Scholes as the best player in his position in the past two decades, stating, A role model. For me, and I really mean this, hes the best central midfielder Ive seen in the last 15, 20 years. Hes spectacular, he has it all, the last pass, goals, hes strong, he doesnt lose the ball, vision. If hed been Spanish he might have been rated more highly. Players love him. This sentiment was echoed by former Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola, who considered Scholes to be the best midfielder of his generation. The former Juventus and A.C. Milan midfielder, Andrea Pirlo, speaking ahead of the 