Former captain Ryan Giggs says he would consider a Wales return if asked by national manager John Toshack.

"It's something I would have to talk about with John Toshack and [Manchester United manager] Sir Alex Ferguson," said the veteran United midfielder, 36.

"But at this stage I wouldn't dismiss the idea. If I had the call I would have to think hard about it. I wouldn't rule it out," he told the Western Mail.

The injury to Wales' Aaron Ramsey is cited as a reason for Giggs' rethink.

Giggs has hailed Arsenal's teenage sensation Ramsey as a "future Wales captain".

But the horrific injury suffered by the 19-year-old against Stoke - fractures to his tibia and fibula in his right leg which required surgery - means he could be out until the new year, missing Wales' first three Euro 2012 qualifiers.

Ivory Coast and Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has been named African Footballer of the Year.

Drogba scored five goals as Ivory Coast qualified for the 2010 World Cup and scored for Chelsea in the FA Cup final.

Chelsea team-mate and Michael Essien and Cameroon forward Samuel Eto'o were also shortlisted for the award.

Drogba, who turned 32 on Thursday, had previously won the award in 2006, while Algeria were named team of the year at the ceremony in Accra, Ghana.

Algeria qualified for the World Cup finals in South Africa after defeating Egypt in a play-off game.