RYAN GIGGS will head into the biggest game of his Wales managerial career backed by Sir Alex Ferguson.
Victory for Giggs’ side against Hungary in Cardiff tonight will book a Euro 2020 finals spot.
Sir Alex Ferguson has wished Ryan Giggs good luck ahead of Wales’ Euro 2020 qualifier tonight
The Welsh boss revealed yesterday he receives a text message of support from his legendary Manchester United manager for every international.
Giggs said: “He wished me good luck the other day for the game, which he always does.”
Qualification would mean Wales emulate their fine feat from 2016 where they reached the semi-finals.
And talisman Gareth Bale admits qualifying again would rank alongside his proudest career achievements.
The Real Madrid four-time Champions League winner said: “It would be right up there yet again. The experience of qualifying for the Euros was massive.
“It was something I’d never done before and to do it again might be a bit more impressive.”
Giggs lifted 13 Premier League titles and two Champions Leagues under Ferguson in a glittering playing career but he played down the significance of his own possible success as a boss.
Giggs, 45, said: “It’s not about me. It’s about the country as a whole.
“The team in 2016, whether you were involved, a fan at the games or watching on television, it was amazing.
“If we can re-create that atmosphere it’s fantastic. We have put ourselves in a great position but that’s all it is.
“We need to win to qualify and finish the job.”
Wales, who already have a play-off spot in the bag, will be boosted by the return of Joe Allen from suspension while Aaron Ramsey is ready to start.
The Juventus midfielder has been frustrated by injuries this season and has not played 90 minutes since joining the Serie A giants last summer.
But Ramsey came off the bench for Bale, who returned himself from a month out with a calf injury, in the final half hour in Saturday’s 2-0 win over Azerbaijan.
Giggs said: “They’re both ready to start. Players that needed minutes, Gareth and Aaron were in that scenario.
“Chris Mepham, Ethan (Ampadu), all these players who haven’t had a lot of football got the minutes they needed.
“Everyone in the squad is available to start. It will be tough picking the team, but you take everything into account and go with what you feel is right.
“Experience counts for a lot but I’ve seen in the young players, coming in and being fearless so they help each other.
“We have players who have been there and done it but also players with hunger and desire to recreate what the other lads did in 2016.
“We have to show the belief, quality and be brave on the ball. It’s going to be an exciting night.”
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
