Barnsley: Reds defender delighted to have guidance from Ryan Giggs

Barnsley left-back Ben Williams is grateful for Wales boss Ryan Giggs taking him under his wing during the recent international camp.
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Ben Williams

Williams has been part of the Dragons squad that has been together for the last couple of weeks, first at a training camp in Portugal and then for the Euro 2020 qualifiers against Croatia and Tuesday's game against Hungary.

The 20-year-old was not in the matchday squad against the World Cup finalists on Saturday, but hopes to be involved in Budapest as Giggs' men aim to avenge their weekend loss.

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Williams could not have wished for a better coach as he tries to make his way in the international game as Giggs – one of the game's best ever left-sided players - has taken him aside to offer advice.

And he has also made him a part of the group by demanding he sings an initiation song.

“You can tell that he’s brought his experience from his playing career; he’s really down to earth, makes you feel welcome and mixes you into the team by doing an initiation – I sung Valerie by Amy Winehouse,” said Williams.

“He’s really sound and, with him being a left-sided player, he gives me advice on what I’ve done well and what I can do better, so the feedback is good.”

Reds goalkeeper Adam Davies – who looks set to leave Oakwell having yet to sign a new deal offered by the club – and Kieffer Moore are also in Giggs' squad.

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