Bruce: I knew Giggs was a star from start.

SUNDERLAND manager Steve Bruce has warned his side to beware the sensational form of Ryan Giggs as he takes his side back to the club where he first encountered the Welsh superstar.

Bruce was already an integral part of Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United back four when he first set eyes on the teenage Giggs, who scored his 150th goal for United in the Champions League win over Wolfsburg this week.

Bruce said ahead of tomorrow's game: "He is somebody of natural ability - he is the only kid I have ever seen at 14, 15, where you knew he was going to be a superstar.

"It was effortless for him to run with the ball. To run, to dribble, it was effortless, and that doesn't come along too often.

"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."

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has urged his players to forget all about their historic win over Chelsea and concentrate on getting three more points from their trip to Hull.

Martinez said: "What happened against Chelsea is gone now, it's finished. It is at the back of our minds now and we are ready for the next challenge."