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Manchester United legend Paul Scholes admits he is 'surprised' no big clubs are interested in Aston Villa star who scored in England U21s win over Czech Republic

Paul Scholes has admitted being 'surprised' at the lack of interest from Premier League clubs in one of England's brightest young talents.

The 22-year-old midfielder was named recently named Aston Villa's young player of the season for the second year running after netting six league goals.

He has also impressed at the start of England Under 21s Euros campaign, netting the opener against the Czech Republic as the Young Lions won their first game of the tournament 2-0.

Scholes posted a picture of the midfielder on Instagram after the game with the caption 'surprised no big clubs are coming in for this lad!