Manchester United veteran Ryan Giggs insists he does not feel frustrated with how his season has started despite a lack of first-team opportunities.
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Earlier on Friday, Sir Alex Ferguson suggested Giggs could play on for another two years, which would allow him to join the elite band of outfield players who have extended their careers beyond a 40th birthday.
Giggs is not putting any timescale on retirement though - he is enjoying himself far too much.
"I maintain everything that I've said about carrying on playing," he said. "As long as I'm enjoying it, playing my part and playing well then I'll carry on.
"When it does happen, getting to 600 Premier League games will be something I'm proud of. It's a great achievement.
"But I if I'm honest I don't really take too much notice of things like that.
"Hopefully I can celebrate it with a win - that's the most important thing."
As the years have ticked by, Giggs has taken an increasing interest in his younger team-mates.
Tom Cleverley is the latest to benefit from his input, something Giggs believes is a vital part of handling the pressures that come with being a Manchester United player.
"It's something I take seriously because once upon a time I was that 16-year-old trying to get into the first team and I got a lot of help," he said.
"The likes of Bryan Robson, Steve Bruce, Mark Hughes and Brian McClair all helped me in my early days.
"I know how I felt when they were speaking to me - I listened.
"It's something I'm comfortable with. The experienced players have a duty to help the young ones when they come in and train with the first team or make it into the squad or the team.
"It's part of being a Manchester United player."
