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'It's like having 10 men when Bale is playing' - 'Individualistic' Real Madrid star slammed by Toshack

The former Wales manager has criticised the 30-year-old winger, and believes certain aspects of his game make him more susceptible to injury

Gareth Bale may have helped Wales to a draw against Croatia in their Euro 2020 qualifier on Sunday, but former boss John Toshack has hit out at the Real Madrid star, suggesting he does not play for the team.

Bale scored the equalising goal for Ryan Giggs' side after Nicola Vlasic had given the visitors the lead at the Cardiff City Stadium and victories next month against Hungary and Azerbaijan should see them progress to the finals, though they are also relying on Croatia seeing off Slovakia.