Sir Alex Ferguson has dismissed the prospect of Ryan Giggs coming out of international retirement for Wales, insisting: "You must be joking."
Giggs, 36, has said he would consider a return if he was asked to cover in an emergency but Manchester United boss Ferguson cannot see it happening.
Asked about the possibility of Giggs playing for Wales again, Ferguson said: "Ryan? You must be joking. I can't see it, it must have been a weak moment for Ryan. I can't see that happening."
Giggs has not played for his country since the summer of 2007, but was asked if would consider covering for the injured Aaron Ramsey for the start of John Toshack side's Euro 2012 qualifying campaign.
Giggs, speaking at United's training ground, said today: "I just said I wouldn't rule it out but it was just a question put to me.
"I just said if there was ever an emergency or a game that they needed me I would obviously think about it but I've got no immediate plans on coming back and playing regularly."
He has not had an approach from Toshack but earlier told the Western Mail if that did happen he would give it proper consideration.
He said: "It is something that I would have to talk about with John and Sir Alex Ferguson.
"But, at this stage, I wouldn't dismiss the idea.
"If I had that call from John I would have to think hard about it.
"I would properly consider the idea. I wouldn't rule it out."
Wales open their qualifying campaign away to Montenegro on 3 September before facing Bulgaria, Switzerland and England.
"Starting off well in a fresh campaign is vital," Giggs added.
"Those first two or three games are so important to get the whole country fully behind the team."
