Real Madrid attacker Gareth Bale admits his injury problems have been frustrating.

The player's frequent injury issues mean he is often unable to play for Real Madrid and, even when he is back, it takes some time to rediscover that killer touch.

"Scoring goals and playing well breeds confidence," he explained in an interview with the Mirror, focussing on his contributions to Wales and their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign.

"Every player with more confidence plays well and scores more goals.

"Ideally I can score a few more and keep scoring and helping the team.

"Going into the summer games I didn't have that physical fitness where I wanted to be.

"I think when you are not fully fit in terms of match fitness then you are not able to do what you want to and you get frustrated.

"It is a bit of a downward spiral.

"But those games are gone, I am in good form and am fully fit.

"I have the matches under my belt and am going into these games with confidence.

"That helps with being able to score and physically do what you want to do."