Hughes says Giggs strikes fear into hearts of Russians

WALES believe Russia will be running scared of Ryan Giggs in their Euro 2004 play-off showdown.

Hughes says Giggs strikes fear into hearts of Russians
Wed, 12 Nov, 2003 - 00:00
Paul Walker

Manager Mark Hughes could not be happier with the Russians' clear fear of the Manchester United ace and he believes they are right to be worried about Giggs who will win his 45th cap in the first leg in Moscow's Lokomotiv Stadium on Saturday.

Russian coach Georgi Yartsev has openly talked of "neutralising Giggs" and Hughes' response is predictable.

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