Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed semi-final match-winner Paul Scholes will be on duty in the Champions League final.

The 33-year-old's memorable goal saw off Barcelona at Old Trafford to send United through to the final on May 21.

Scholes unleashed a fierce, drilled shot after 14 minutes to hand the home side a 1-0 win against the La Liga giants in the semi-final second leg.

Having already said he would hand the former England midfielder a starting berth if they reached the final after suspension ruled him out of the club's 1999 triumph, Ferguson confirmed that Scholes's second goal of the season had sealed the deal.

Asked if he would make the first XI in Moscow, Ferguson told ITV1: "Absolutely. He's one of the great players to come through the ranks here.

"But I'm so pleased for everyone.

"It's a great feeling, marvellous for this club. This club deserves to be in the final. It's fantastic."

The Scot was also keen to thank the Old Trafford supporters, adding: "They [Barca] chased the goal and they had to gamble but the fans got us over the line."

United captain Rio Ferdinand also paid to tribute to Scholes and the crowd.

"You can't put this into words. The fans played their part and backed us the whole way and we dug deep.

"Then there was a moment of quality from a fantastic player. Paul Scholes... what a goal. A great time to get one."

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