Giggs will travel to Turkey where he will undertake an eight-day assignment at the Under-20 World Cup finals as part of his Pro Licence course

Ryan Giggs will take another significant step this week towards a career in coaching or management.

While many of his Manchester United team-mates are relaxing on holiday, Giggs will brave the unrest in Istanbul. The 39-year-old will travel to Turkey on Thursday for an intensive eight-day assignment at the Under-20 World Cup finals, as he attempts to secure a Uefa Pro Licence coaching badge.

If he passes his latest test, Giggs may become the first active British footballer to complete the mandatory qualifications for Europe’s top-level coaches.

Giggs will form part of a 19-strong group that also includes Gary Neville and Paul Ince, two former United team-mates. They will be based in Istanbul, but, as well as taking in matches at the Türk Telekom Arena,