Real Madrid star Gareth Bale has sung the praises of Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez.

Benitez lasted barely six months at Real, but Bale enjoyed working with the Spaniard.

He told The Times: "He gave me more responsibility because he listened to me when I said I felt isolated on the wing.

"We had a very good relationship because he spoke English and we had many things in common, having been in the Premier League.

"I enjoyed working with him."