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Playing Bale was too big a risk for Wales – Giggs

Ryan Giggs has explained his decision to rest Gareth Bale and other key players as Wales get set face Slovakia in their opening Euro 2020 qualifier on Sunday.

Bale, Aaron Ramsey, Ben Davies and Joe Allen were among the established names rested by Giggs on Wednesday, as Ben Woodburn's late effort secured a 1-0 friendly win over Trinidad and Tobago.

Wales toiled for much of the encounter, though manager Giggs was pleased with the patience his side showed in finding the breakthrough midweek.

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And Giggs is confident he made the right call in giving his star names some rest ahead of Sunday's Group E meeting in Cardiff.