Had to be really? Manchester United midfielder Ryan Giggs has been named as Great Britain captain for the Olympics. Coach Stuart Pearce said a number of players were capable of the role, but Giggs was the "standout captain" in his 18-man London 2012 squad. "He has got the respect of all the members of the group," said Pearce, whose side face Senegal at Old Trafford in their opening game on 26 July. Giggs, 38, said: "Obviously I have experience and I can pass that on." The Welshman, one of three over-age players in the squad, will lead out Team GB for the first time when they face Brazil at Middlesbrough's Riverside Stadium on 20 July in a warm-up game. Giggs's trophy-laden career at United includes 12 Premier League titles and two Champions Leagues.
