Source: Daily_Mail
Bale blow for Wales as Spurs star is ruled out of Euro 2012 clash with England
England have received a major boost ahead of their crunch clash with Wales after Gareth Bale was ruled out. [LNB]The Tottenham winger was the key threat to England's hopes of victory in the Euro 2012 qualifier in Cardiff on Saturday. [LNB]But Bale has had problems during his recovery from a recent back problem and it is understood he has suffered a hamstring injury. Bale is believed to be on his way back to Tottenham to be assessed. [LNB]The 21-year-old was reported to have been struggling after the weekend draw with West Ham and did not take part in Wales' training sessions on Wednesday.[LNB] Wide boy: The Welsh were pinning most of their hopes on speedster Bale ripping England apart on the flank[LNB] [LNB] A statement is due from the Welsh FAbut a post on Twitter from boss Gary Speed's No2 Raymond Verheije suggests they are angry at Bale's latest setback. [LNB]He wrote: 'This morning there will bean official statement by Gary Speed about the situation with Gareth Bale. The incompetent amateurs struck again!' [LNB]There will now be fears from Tottenham's camp over Bale's availability for their Champions League quarter-final showdown with Real Madrid. [LNB]More to follow... [LNB] Bale delivers warning to England ahead of Euro 2012 showdownSpeed drafts in secret weapon to get fans dancing to his tune... Miss Wales!All the latest Tottenham news, features and opinion [LNB] [LNB]
