Ryan Giggs still believes international retirement was the right decision

Ryan Giggs maintains the belief he made the correct decision to retire from international football and has backed Wales to recover from their disappointing start to World Cup qualifying.

The Manchester United star in 2007 ruled himself out of representing his country in a bid to prolong his club career and it has proved beneficial as he continues to play in the Premier League at the age of 38.
Giggs admits he will always have slight regrets when watching Wales, as was the case on Friday night when Chris Coleman's side lost to Belgium in their opening qualifier for the 2014 World Cup, and there are always calls for his return.
However, the man who this summer was Team GB's Olympic football captain is in no doubt about the long-term benefits, as he told Sky Sports News: "I decided to retire just to prolong my career, which I think was the right choice.

"The good thing is there are still plenty more games to go and you have got plenty of time to turn it around so hopefully we can do that"
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"But, of course, you think back to when you were playing for Wales and the great memories and you want to do the best for your country. Unfortunately I have retired now."