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‘Toast without butter gave Giggs extra 0.01 per cent’ - Neville reveals how Man Utd legend maintained greatness

Gary Neville has revealed toast without butter to be one of the secrets behind Ryan Giggs’ long and distinguished career at Manchester United.

The iconic Welshman spent 24 years as a senior star at Old Trafford, taking in a record-setting 963 appearances and collecting an enviable collection of major honours.

A standing among the all-time greats is safely secure, with Giggs forming part of 13 Premier League title wins for United and two Champions League triumphs.

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He played on beyond his 40th birthday, despite having made a breakthrough as a tricky winger, and only took the decision to hang up his boots after making a move into coaching.