Sunderland boss Steve Bruce admits he's amazed at how well Manchester United ace Ryan Giggs is currently playing.

Giggs scored one and created the other in United's Champions League win over Wolfsburg on Wednesday night.

And former United captain Bruce said: "He was man of the match again last night at 35. Sometimes we use the word 'great' too often, but when he has hung up his boots and you think of the achievements of Ryan Giggs and what he has done over the last 17 or 18 years, it's nothing short of staggering.

"The superlatives have all been said about him, but he is and has been a truly great, great player who we have all enjoyed watching.

"The way he has conducted and handled himself and his desire still at his age to be the best player is nothing short of incredible.

"He is a fantastic player."

Asked if Giggs is the perfect example to any young player trying to make his way in the game, Bruce replied: "Possibly.

"You look at what he has won, but he still has the hunger, the desire and the energy last night to be in tip-top condition, and to still be playing left-hand side for Manchester United against the German champions at 35 is nothing short of remarkable.

"All the stuff that's been said about him is true, He is a really genuinely good lad who's done particularly well."