Giggs: Relaxed

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Ryan Giggs admits he is 'relaxed' about his future as long as he remains part of Manchester United's plans.

The Welsh winger turns 35 in November and has been told by United boss Sir Alex Ferguson he will play a less prominent role this season.

He has made four appearances so far this term, and scored during United's 3-1 victory over Middlesbrough in the Carling Cup on Tuesday.

Giggs is happy with his current situation, but concedes he is likely to call it quits when he no longer figures in Ferguson's thinking.

Feeling healthy

"I'm relaxed about my future and I've got this year left on my contract," said Giggs in the Daily Star.

"I'm feeling good at the moment and, as long as I feel healthy, I'm getting picked and I still enjoy it, then I'll carry on.

"But if any of those things change, I'll have to consider when I retire and it will be sooner rather than later."

Giggs has also been undertaking his coaching badges as he considers following several of his former team-mates into management.

Best schooling

He added: "I think working under the manager here is the best schooling there is and you can see that by the managers in the Premier League.

"There's Roy Keane, Mark Hughes, Paul Ince and Steve Bruce and they have all played under the manager, so there is definitely something in that.

"Coaching would be an option and it is a natural progression for a lot of footballers. There are a lot of different roads that footballers can follow after they stop playing.

"I just want to be prepared for when I finish because, if I do decide to go into coaching or management, I want to make sure I've got my qualifications and the necessary coaching badges.

"I started about three or four years ago with my B badge. I picked it up again in the summer with my A badge and A licence.

"I've enjoyed it and hopefully I can get all the badges for when I finish."