The Manchester United legend took his first permanent post in management. Some fans have argued that Giggs' lack of appearances in friendly games as a player means he is not committed, and never has been committed, to his country. BBC Wales has examined the stats and the history of Giggs' Wales career.
During his international playing career Giggs won 64 caps between his debut against Germany in 1991 European Championship qualifier and his final appearance in 2007. In that time, Giggs missed 30 out of 40 possible friendlies, failing to make a single appearance in a friendly match from 1991 to 2000 - a total of 16 matches.
Former United team-mate Clayton Blackmore said Giggs' club manger Sir Alex Ferguson was responsible for the Welshman missing friendly games. Blackmore said Giggs "didn't have much choice" when it came to playing in friendly matches.
Of the 30 friendlies Giggs missed, 10 would not have interfered with his club career. However, 20 were played days before a Manchester United fixture. Of those 20 games, Giggs featured in 85% of games for United, starting in 15 and making a further two appearances off the bench.
