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Giggs to lead England

Reported by Deccan Herald on Sunday, 8 July 2012 (on July 8, 2012)
Deccan Herald
*Welsh winger Ryan Giggs will captain Britain's soccer team at the London Olympics, head coach Stuart Pearce said on Sunday. *

The 38-year-old, oldest of the three over-age players in the 18-man squad, is taking part in his first international tournament and will captain the side for the first time when they play Brazil in a warm-up match at Middlesbrough on July 20.

Britain face Uruguay, United Arab Emirates and Senegal in their group stage matches.
Pearce said at an Olympic presentation: "He is been a fantastic professional over the years and he was the standout candidate in a group that has got Aaron Ramsey the Wales captain, and Micah Richards who has captained Manchester City, and one or two other candidates. "He has got the respect of all the members of the group and I am looking forward to working with him."

Giggs added: "Obviously I have the experience and there are a lot of younger players in the squad, so as captain hopefully I can pass that on to the younger players.

"It's a tremendous honour to be part of the Olympics and I am really proud to be involved. Different nations have got different views about the Olympics, but as a player I am going to enjoy it and try and win it."

Giggs has won 12 Premier League titles, five FA Cups and two Champions Leagues with Manchester United and is the most decorated player in English soccer history.

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