Source: Daily_Mail
Gareth Bale promises flying start for Spurs
Gareth Bale has vowed to be fighting fit and back to his dazzling best when the season starts in just over two weeks' time. [LNB]The Tottenham winger enjoyed a blistering start to the campaign - most memorable for his two displays against Inter Milan in the Champions League - but struggled in the second half of the season after picking up injuries. [LNB]Bale had a niggling back problem and then missed the final three games of the campaign with an ankle knock. [LNB] Raring to go: Gareth Bale (right) is looking to get off to a flyer with Spurs[LNB]The 22-year-old Welshman has been recovering over the summer and impressed in Spurs' 3-0 win over Orlando Pirates during the tour of South Africa. [LNB]He said: 'I've got back from my ankle injury and don't feel anything at all. I feel good, the whole team feels good and I think that shows. [LNB]'I don't think we played to our best in the first two matches, but we showed what a good team we are in the final and showed the South African fans what we're all about.' [LNB]Harry Redknapp's side lost to Kaizer Chiefs and drew with the Pirates before winning Saturday's Vodacom Challenge Trophy final. [LNB] Sign of things to come: Bale was in a relaxed mood in South Africa[LNB] [LNB]Bale added: 'We want to win every game but the important thing is fitness. The matches were a real test.' [LNB]Spurs kick off their campaign at home to Everton on August 13 before travelling to face Manchester United the following week.[LNB] CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE FANTASY FOOTBALL GAMEHe's yours for ?9m! Spurs willing to let Crouch leave after disappointing second seasonReading snap up Spurs' South African defender Khumalo on season-long loan dealOrlando Pirates 0 Spurs 3: Van der Vaart double lifts RedknappAll the latest Tottenham news, features and opinion[LNB]
