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Tottenham's Bale set for bench warming role against Milan

Gareth Bale looks likely to only be fit enough for a place on the Tottenham bench for Wednesday night's Champions League clash with AC Milan. Spurs boss Harry Redknapp revealed the Wales international took part in a training session on Tuesday morning after making his comeback from a six-week back injury layoff as a substitute in the 3-3 draw at Wolves yesterday.

But Redknapp confirmed that the 21 year old is likely to begin the last-16 clash at White Hart Lane on the touchline after he felt stiffness in his legs following the session.

Redknapp said: "Gareth trained this morning, he still felt a little bit stiff. His back was okay but he felt a little stiff in his legs so we will wait until tomorrow to see how he is.

"It's touch and go. At the moment it would be doubtful whether he would be fit to start."

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