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Wales squad: Gareth Bale makes cut for friendlies as he continues his recovery from injury

Chris Coleman is hoping to have Real Madrid ace available to face France and Panama

GARETH BALE is in the Wales squad for their November friendlies as he continues injury recovery.

Dragons boss Chris Coleman is hoping to have the Real Madrid ace available to face France and Panama.

 Gareth Bale missed Wales' crucial loss to Ireland
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Gareth Bale missed Wales' crucial loss to IrelandCredit: Getty Images
 Chris Coleman did not have Bale available for the key defeat to Ireland
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Chris Coleman did not have Bale available for the key defeat to IrelandCredit: --

Bale has not played since scoring a superb volley in the Champions League win over Dortmund in September.

Wales secured a glamour friendly against the French as they look to recover from their World Cup heartbreak.

They return to the country where they enjoyed an incredible run to the Euro 2016 semi-finals.

Coleman's future remains in the balance after his side failed to qualify for Russia 2018 after an agonising defeat to Ireland in their final game.

 Gareth Bale is nearing a return to action from his calf problem
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Gareth Bale is nearing a return to action from his calf problemCredit: Getty
 Chris Coleman is reportedly keen to stay on until 2020
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Chris Coleman is reportedly keen to stay on until 2020Credit: Getty Images

But claims the ex-Fulham chief has decided he is keen to stay on until 2020.

The report adds that Coleman has held initial talks with FAW Chief Executive Jonathan Ford over two meetings.


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