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Gareth Bale trains on Tuesday. Reuters
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Wales' Gareth Bale during training on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, for the Nations League match against Netherlands. Reuters
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Gareth Bale during training at Vale Resort, Hensol, Wales. Reuters
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Wales manager Rob Page oversees training on Tuesday. Reuters
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Wales players during training. Reuters
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Wales' Harry Wilson trains for the Nations League match. Reuters
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Wales' Ben Davies during training with teammates. Reuters
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Wales' Gareth Bale has been in inspirational form. Reuters
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Ben Davies and Connor Roberts during Wales' training. Reuters
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Wales' Gareth Bale takes part in training. Reuters
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Gareth Bale trains on Tuesday. Reuters
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Wales' Gareth Bale during training on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, for the Nations League match against Netherlands. Reuters
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Gareth Bale during training at Vale Resort, Hensol, Wales. Reuters
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Wales manager Rob Page oversees training on Tuesday. Reuters
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Wales players during training. Reuters
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Wales' Harry Wilson trains for the Nations League match. Reuters
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Wales' Ben Davies during training with teammates. Reuters
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Wales' Gareth Bale has been in inspirational form. Reuters
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Ben Davies and Connor Roberts during Wales' training. Reuters
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Wales' Gareth Bale takes part in training. Reuters
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Gareth Bale trains on Tuesday. Reuters
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