THE BALE DILEMMA

He's a talisman, a world-class superstar, but at 33 and after so many injuries, can Page play Gareth in every game in Qatar?

-  JAMES NURSEY

ROB PAGE is unsure if talisman Gareth Bale will be ready to start every game as Wales embark on their first World Cup finals in 64 years.

Manager Page finalised his 26-man squad in his home town of Tylorstown in the Rhondda yesterday in a poignant location.

It was just four miles from the former home of Jimmy Murphy, who led Wales to the 1958 FIFA World Cup finals in Sweden, the nation's only appearance on the biggest stage.

But now all thoughts are previous on Qatar. Wales fly out next week ahead of their first game in Group B November 21 against on the USA.

Skipper and recordscorer Bale, 33, will spearhead Page's men after returning from winning the MSL Cup with Los Angeles FC.