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Wales manager Ryan Giggs prepares to battle nerves ahead of first game in charge as he promises entertaining football at China Cup and beyond

Ryan Giggs says he will battle more nerves on his debut as Wales manager than he ever did as a player.

The 44-year-old leads his country for the first time on Thursday when Wales face China in Nanning and he has expressed his pride and excitement.

But Giggs also knows to expect added trepidation with eyes firmly on how he fares in his new role after a glittering playing career at Manchester United.

New Wales manager Ryan Giggs admits he'll be feeling nervous ahead of his first matchu00a0
New Wales manager Ryan Giggs admits he'll be feeling nervous ahead of his first match
The Manchester United legend takes charge as Wales play China in Nanning on Thursday
The Manchester United legend takes charge as Wales play China in Nanning on Thursday

'I never really got nervous as a player,' Giggs said.