Gareth Bale
Gareth
Bale insists he has nothing to prove to anybody after playing a
starring role in a vital victory for Wales in Saturday’s European
Qualifier in Israel.
The Real Madrid man came into the match
under scrutiny, having been criticised for his recent club form by Real
supporters and the Spanish media.
His car was attacked by fans after last
week’s 2-1 loss to Barcelona, but he responded with a fantastic
performance in Haifa, setting up Aaron Ramsey’s opener and then scoring
twice in the second-half.
“I don’t need to answer the critics,” Bale said after the match.
“I know, and everyone around me knows, what I can do.
“There are ups and downs in football. You
have to take it with a pinch of salt and all you can do is respond with
your performances on the pitch.
“There
are ups and downs in football. You have to take it with a pinch of salt
and all you can do is respond with your performances on the pitch, like
that.
“I don’t feel I need to prove anyone wrong or right, I just need to play my football.
“I love playing for Wales. It’s a big
honour and the most important thing is I focus on my football and I
don’t listen to anyone else.
“I’m just enjoying my football with the boys.”
Wales now have a great chance of reaching Euro 2016, the win having taken them to the top of Group B.
Asked if it was as good a Wales
performance as he can remember, Bale said, “Yes, definitely, especially
away from home, and especially the pressure we were under.
“It’s probably the biggest game we’ve had
in 12 years or so and, to perform under pressure like that, gives us a
lot of belief and confidence going forward.
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