“Getting there” | Gareth Bale says he is closing in on being back at full fitness
(Picture: Getty Images)Gareth Bale says he is closing in on full fitness after his return to Tottenham.
The Wales international, who made his first Premier League start for Spurs since his return from Real Madrid just before the international break, has been slowly introduced into the fold under Jose Mourinho, who has warned supporters not to expect the sort of rip-roaring form and style that sealed the winger a move to Spain in the first place.
Bale notched the first goal of his second spell against Brighton earlier this month and is back in the Wales squad having missed the last camp as he stepped up his recovery from injury.
Having made small steps towards full fitness, Bale says he is seeing improvements with every game.
"The more games I'm playing the better the body is adapting," Bale said in a Wales press conference on Tuesday. "I still need to get a little fitter and sharper but I am getting there.
"It takes a bit of time when you're a bit older, but I am just excited to get back to full fitness and hopefully it won't be too long.
"Leading into the Euros in the summer, that's where I want to be peaking."
