Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs admits he feels 'fresher' for
his retirement from international football.
Giggs quit playing for Wales at the end of last season in an
attempt to prolong his distinguished club career with United.
Having missed the Euro 2008 qualifiers against Germany and
Slovakia, Giggs concedes it was 'strange' not to be involved.
However, the 33-year-old remains convinced that he made the right
decision in calling time on his international commitments.
"It was strange for me this week because this is the first
double-header I have missed since I retired," said Giggs.
"If I had still be playing, I would have come back to Slovakia on
Wednesday night and landed in Cardiff in the early hours of
Thursday morning.
"Instead, I have had 10 days' training and I do feel fresher, which
was the plan."
