Liverpool legend John Barnes rates Tottenham winger Gareth Bale as "world class".

Barnes is impressed with Bale's development over the past two years and believes the 22 year-old has now earned the right to be known as a 'world class' footballer.

"He's adapted his game to become world- class. Was he a left-back? Was he a left winger? A left-sided midfielder? I think he's found his true position, he's found his true pattern, his method and he's been sensational for the last two years.

"You can't tie him down to a particular position or particular type of player. Is he a winger? Well, we've all seen him score goals from the middle. He's an all-round athlete, an intelligent footballer and Tottenham are getting the best out of him," he told the Spurs website.