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Old 05-04-2008, 06:02 PM   #157
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Ji-Sung Park has hailed Paul Scholes as an inspiration as the Manchester United ace prepares to make his 100th Champions League appearance.

The former England midfielder has regained his form after a three-and-a-half-month absence because of a knee injury.

Park has been impressed with Scholes recent displays.

"Paul trains hard and the way he passes the ball is unbelievable," said the Korea midfielder.

"He always seems to find a team-mate. I am just happy to watch him and learn from him."

Park's inclusion in the side to face Roma was a surprise but he had a hand in the second goal, scored by Wayne Rooney.

Cristiano Ronaldo had made the breakthrough and it was an assured performance by United.

Park, whose season only started on Boxing Day after a knee operation, said: "I enjoyed the victory. It was good to get a game as it was a big match.

"There is a lot of competition for places in midfield so you have perform well in training and when you play.

"The result gives us confidence in the next game, although we have to concentrate fully in the second leg."

Rooney put in a hard shift in Italy but insists there is still work to be done next week.

He said: "It was a good professional job and we got the result we deserved in Rome.

"It is a good platform for next week. In the Champions League you never know so we have to make sure we are professional again.

"In the second leg we have to ensure we focus and play the same way we play each week and have a good attitude, and hopefully that will see us through."

Rooney's comments were echoed by defender Patrice Evra as United aim to continue their unbeaten record in Europe.

Evra said: "We were satisfied with our display in Rome but you never know what will happen in football.

"We have to keep our concentration in the second leg and be professional again and then we can go through to the semi finals."

Nani is expected to recover from a thigh problem and face Roma with Barcelona or Schalke awaiting the winners.
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