SOME people would do anything to play for their country, others well . . .

Manchester United's Ryan Giggs has pulled out of the Welsh squad to play Qatar tonight after completing the full 90 minutes of Manchester United's 1-0 win at Leeds.

The winger, apparently, is suffering from hamstring problems which could be affected by the long flight.

But his absence also ensures he will maintain an astonishing record.

Giggs has never played in a Wales friendly in his nine-year international career!

So you can't really expect him to start now, can you?

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