Source: SKY_Sports
Giggs relishing Gunners clash
Ryan Giggs is desperate to be involved in Manchester United's UEFA Champions League semi-final date with Arsenal on Wednesday.[LNB] The Red Devils veteran was named PFA Player of the Year on Sunday, but has already turned his attention back to events on the field.[LNB]The midweek encounter with the Gunners could see Giggs make his 800th United appearance, an achievement of which he should be rightly proud.[LNB]For now, though, the Welsh winger insists he is fully focused on helping Sir Alex Ferguson's men pick up another crucial win, rather than accumulating personal accolades.[LNB]"These are the games you want to be involved in. They don't come bigger than that - a Champions League semi-final at Old Trafford. I can't wait," said Giggs.[LNB]"But I'm more interested in beating Arsenal rather than the 800th appearance.[LNB]"They are things I'll look back upon when I finish and I'll be proud. But first and foremost, hopefully I'll be celebrating with a good result."[LNB]Giggs is hopeful victory over Arsenal will put him on course to land a third European crown and he believes the current United squad are more than capable of securing continental glory.[LNB]Potential"We did the double with the Champions League and Premier League last season and are going well this year," he added.[LNB]"I always said that this team has potential because it is more or less a young team, apart from three or four of us. It has massive potential to keep winning."[LNB]Success with United over the years has helped Giggs to overcome the disappointment of failing to reach a major international tournament with Wales, but the 35-year-old insists he has no regrets looking back over his distinguished career.[LNB]"Not playing in the World Cup is not a regret, it's just that Wales have never been good enough. We got close twice, 1994 and with Mark Hughes (2002)," he said.[LNB]"I grew up watching the World Cup and you want to be part of it but I have no complaints about my career."[LNB]Giggs is now planning for life after his playing days draw to a close and has already begun working towards his coaching badges.[LNB]"The coaching is going well, I've done the A Licence last season, we've finished the course now and have just got to get on the pitch and do some coaching," he said.[LNB]"It's difficult with the games coming thick and fast but hopefully I'll get my full badges very soon."[LNB]
