Gareth Bale returned after a two-game absence for Wales on Friday – but he could not prevent a 2-1 Nations League home defeat to Denmark.
Here, Press Association Sport looks at the Real Madrid star’s performance.
Goal threat
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Made his intentions clear by forcing a fine early save from Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, yet he will feel he should have scored 10 minutes before half-time from a close-range header, but his effort glanced wide. He then forced a brilliant one-handed stop from Schmeichel from an 82nd-minute free-kick before scoring his 31st international goal a minute from time.
Impact on the game
Did Bale outplay Denmark talisman Christian Eriksen?
Leadership
