From The Mirror:
"I did not snub Sven Goran Eriksson at any time. I'd never do that."Sven and I discussed the situation about Scholes and David Beckham after the Middlesbrough match. I told him I had no objection to both players joining
up with the England squad if he wanted them to be part of the get-together.
"But he said under the circumstances it would be better if they stayed at the club and were treated for their injuries.'
Ferguson added that he and the England coach have always had a good relationship and said that he had the utmost regard for Eriksson.