Wales coach Ryan Giggs doesn't believe he was ever in the frame for the Manchester United job after Jose Mourinho's sacking.

Mourinho was dismissed in December and replaced by Giggs' former teammate Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

He said: "No one else made me any promises. I didn't think I was ready when I finished playing but, after working with Louis (van Gaal), I felt more than prepared.

"I know it didn't work out for United but Louis was brilliant for me because he is a teacher."

Giggs was quizzed by the Guardian as to whether he had been offered any assurances on the top job at Old Trafford.

"No, it was more Louis [van Gaal] who said it," said Giggs, "You know how Louis is. He told Ed Woodward [United's executive vice-chairman]: 'I will be manager for three years and then Ryan will take over.' Typical Louis."