The Welsh Winger reiterated that it was strange turning up at the Stadium wearing Great Britain colours after starring in Red at the Theatre of Dreams for the past two decades.
Stuart Pearce’s side face the first major hurdle in their Olympics dream, as they take on http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Senegal-c3001 in Manchester. Having been decimated by Brazil in a friendly only a few days ago, the pressure to perform will surely be on the ‘home’ team for this one.
However, Great Britain have talent on their side and the squad is filled to the brim with top players such as http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ryan-Giggs-c31985, who despite turning 38 will be
playing in his first major International tournament.
The Red Devils’ legend has also been named as the skipper and with his bucket loads of experience could prove to be the decisive figure on the pitch.
And the fact that the match is taking place in Giggs’ own backyard is reassuring, but the attacker has also claimed that it feels a bit weird wearing anything other than a United kit at the helm.
“It will be strange, but I have done it once before, when http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749 here. It was strange that day because we were in the away dressing room, but fortunately we are in the home dressing room this time. It will be different.”
“Obviously I’m looking forward to it. I’ve enjoyed every bit of the preparation so far. To be involved in a tournament at this point in my career is something I am excited about. It would be up there, definitely. I don’t like to prioritise any trophies
or medals because they are all good feelings, it’s always a challenge no matter what you have won before.”
Great Britain’s chase for the gold at London 2012 kicks-off with a feisty tie against Senegal, before they face http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Brazil-c2858 and the UAE later on.
The Selecao are heavy favourites to emerge victorious this summer after narrowly missing out in Beijing four years ago, but for that they have to tackle Ryan Giggs and his undying enthusiasm for trophies.
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