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Gareth Bale admits he's still in a 'mini pre-season' after making first start since Tottenham return in Europa League and warns he will be 'sharper'

Gareth Bale is only just getting started in his second stint as a Tottenham Hotspur player, as the winger hints that he will soon be back to his best.

The Welshman played for 62 minutes in Spurs' 3-0 over LASK in the Europa League on Thursday night, and played a cross which ended up being turned into the back of his own net by Andres Andrade.

It was a simple enough win for Tottenham, but Bale looked sharp, and says that he is treating the current period 'as a mini pre-season' as he gets back up to full fitness.