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Ryan Giggs wants Wales to develop 'Fergie time' scoring habit

Ryan Giggs during a Wales training session at Vale Resort on October 15, 2018 in Cardiff, Wales.
Image: Ryan Giggs' Wales side are developing a habit of scoring late goals

Ryan Giggs hopes Wales develop a European Championship habit of scoring in the 'Fergie time' that he became accustomed to as a Manchester United player.

Ben Woodburn's injury-time winner against Trinidad & Tobago on Wednesday was the second time in three games that Wales have scored in the 89th minute or beyond.

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United specialised in late goals during Sir Alex Ferguson's 26 years at Old Trafford, and Giggs hopes he can emulate his former manager as Wales prepare to start their European Qualifiers against Slovakia on Sunday.

Sir Alex Ferguson and Ryan Giggs of Manchester United celebrate winning the Premier League title after the Barclays Premier League match between Blackburn Rovers and Manchester United at Ewood Park on May 14, 2011 in Blackburn, England.
Image: Ryan Giggs enjoyed many late winning goals under the management of Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United

Asked if scoring in what has generally become known as 'Fergie time' is a good sign, Wales boss Giggs said: "Yes, I've said that, as long as you've got a clean sheet.

"OK, it didn't come of anything against Denmark but we scored late on - and now we have done it again. That's a nice habit to have and that's what I said to the players.

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Highlights of the International friendly between Wales and Trinidad & Tobago.

"Once you have that trait it doesn't leave you. You know it, and the opposition know it as well, that you are a team that can score late."

Wales are confident Aaron Ramsey will be fit for the Slovakia game in Cardiff after a thigh injury.

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Arsenal midfielder Ramsey sat out the Trinidad & Tobago win as Giggs rested the majority of his first-team.

WREXHAM, WALES - MAY 21: Ryan Giggs manager of Wales talks to Aaron Ramsey during a training session a the Racecourse Ground on May 21, 2018 in Wrexham, Wales. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)
Image: Giggs is hoping to have Aaron Ramsey available to face Slovakia on Sunday

"We've got a few bumps and bruises but then we have Friday and Saturday to prepare for the game," Giggs said.

"Aaron's injury is coming along nicely, we just have to monitor that. Everyone else is good.

"Ashley (Williams) and Paul Dummett needed a game, especially Ashley because he's been in and out (at Stoke).

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