Source: Telegraph
Tottenham's Gareth Bale on the up for club and country
Bale featured in Wales' impressive 3-0 win over Scotland in Cardiff on Saturday, a result that led to the demise of George Burley, the Scotland manager. [LNB]And with Benoit Assou-Ekotto, Spurs' first-choice left-back, due to be absent for anything up to a month in January, Bale's chances could increase. [LNB] Related ArticlesCudicini expected to make full recoveryCarlo Cudicini to have surgeryCarlo Cudicini breaks wrists in road crashCarlo Cudicini's career in doubt after crashPavlyuchenko desperate to leave SpursSpurs spend more than 'Big Four'Redknapp has accepted that Assou-Ekotto, who he believes has been him most improved player this season, will be on duty with Cameroon in the African Cup of Nations in the New Year. [LNB]For that reason he has ruled out a loan move for Bale, who showed against Scotland that he is ready for the new challenge. [LNB]'I am starting to get back in the frame at Tottenham now,' said Bale. 'Hopefully I can continue playing well, hopefully I can keep winning for Wales." [LNB]Bale's performance was overshadowed by that of another youngster, Arsenal's Aaron Ramsey, but the Spurs defender believes Wales as a team are growing. [LNB] 'We are learning so much in training and that shows on the pitch when we play for Wales. The next 12 months is crucial for Aaron and me as long as we're learning it's going to be good. [LNB] 'The whole team is all together. We have good banter in the dressing room and there's a club atmosphere now.' [LNB]
