Gareth Bale

“As long as I'm playing week in week out, I'm going to become a better player.”

“My dad's the one who's always been there; he's my hero, you could say. Even when he was working, he'd do anything for me. He's been the biggest influence in my life.”

“When I was younger, I had some close friends who always loved European football, and Real Madrid at that time were the dominant force. I remember family holidays when we used to go to Spain,...”

“You've just got to keep working hard, keep plugging along. That's how great teams win more trophies.”

“I'm ambitious, I want to play in the Champions League, and that's the aim with Tottenham - to start qualifying for the Champions League on a consistent basis.”

“I probably prefer Spanish football to the others. It's very technical, the way they play; they keep the ball well, and whenever Spurs have played against Spanish teams in the past, they've a...”

“Whenever we're playing in front of a Welsh crowd, they really do give you that extra bit to get the win.”