Man United Icon Paul Scholes has been honored with a mural in his hometown – supported by rival city fans.
A 15ft painting of the face of the midfielder can be seen in Middleton, GTR Manchester, after he has won a public poll to decide which to celebrate locally.
Street artist Akse P19, behind the work, noted that Scholesy won with a “considerable margin”.
He added: “What is even more remarkable is that some fans of the Man City participated in the mood and Koos Koos, who speaks volumes about the impact he has had.”
Scholes, 50, won 11 Premier League titles with United and played 66 times for England before he retired in 2013.
Akse added: “This mural serves as a permanent tribute to his incredible career and the pride he brings to Middleton.”
Scholes was born in Salford and moved with his family to the Langey Estate in Middleton when he was about 18 months old.
He said earlier: “As far as I'm concerned, I am Middleton through and through.
“I had growing up some great times and missing the place.
“I still try to go back to see my family whenever I can.
“I have many good memories of growing up and going out.”
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