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Euro2016: England will feel they can handle threat of Wales ace Bale - Moyes

David Moyes' team have had a great record of keeping Gareth Bale over the years.

The Scotsman has managed 10 matches for Everton and Real Sociedad in which the Welsh winger has failed to score and feels that the England national team will not be too concerned about his ability as they have the experience to deal with the Real Madrid star's attacking threat.

"Gareth Bale in full flight is very, very difficult to stop," Moyes wrote for the Daily Express.

"He boasts incredible speed and power and has a drive and determination to make the most of his career.

"But if I had to sum up what he instils in an opposing team, it can be done in one word: fear.

"It is because of that that he will obviously provide a big threat to England, but I am not sure Roy Hodgson will have any special plans for him.

"England have experienced players, many of whom will have played against Gareth and some who will have played with him.

"They will believe they can handle him."

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