Jol predicts big things for Bale
Jol predicts big things for Bale
Football News 24/7
Gareth Bale has been tipped to emulate countryman Ryan Giggs on the wing but Tottenham boss Martin Jol feels the Wales youngster will eventually settle at left-back.
Jol has been impressed after testing Bale as a midfielder, and he believes the 18-year-old is learning the responsibilities of being a defender after he was given a chance at left-back against Middlesbrough last week and scored again, his third in three starts.
"That was the first time that he played left-back so there will be a lot of progress," Jol said. "But he did well, just 18, scored three goals, made an impact against Boro and before. That is why we bought him."
Jol has been impressed after testing Bale as a midfielder, and he believes the 18-year-old is learning the responsibilities of being a defender after he was given a chance at left-back against Middlesbrough last week and scored again, his third in three starts.
"That was the first time that he played left-back so there will be a lot of progress," Jol said. "But he did well, just 18, scored three goals, made an impact against Boro and before. That is why we bought him."
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