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Sir Alex Ferguson interrupted Ryan Giggs’ first training session with a phone call of support for the Manchester United interim boss.

Giggs was told “The Gaffer is on the phone!” as he put the players through their paces at the club's Carrington base.

Giggs played under Ferguson for 22 trophy-laden years at the Old Trafford giants and would love to take charge after the 10-month reign of David Moyes was brought to an end this week.

One of the legendary winger’s first decisions will be to hand striker Wayne Rooney the captaincy for the final four games of the season.

The two have been mates for some time, with a strong mutual respect.

Giggs is close to completing his UEFA Pro Licence coaching course, and is making a ‘massive’ impression on his team-mates as he bids to prove he has the credentials to be put in charge full time.

The United hierarchy want to put an experienced, proven boss in charge following the sacking of David Moyes rather than the inexperienced Giggs.

But players young and old have been struck by the bright and fresh atmosphere at Carrington and one said: “Giggsy looks the part.”

Welshman Giggs had taken a back seat as both player and assistant coach when Moyes was in charge, unhappy to be overlooked and often showing signs of disagreement with the Scot.

However, the 40-year-old has apparently shone on his own and reports are unanimous that the sessions have been top class.

Giggs, who makes his managerial debut on Saturday when Norwich visit Old Trafford, has been working on his coaching badges for four years.

He has seen classmates such as Dougie Freedman already step into management with Crystal Palace and now Bolton and believes he is ready for the responsibility, too.