Why Wales boss feels Bale is 'most down-to-earth boy'

Wales boss Chris Coleman has come out in support of his star play maker Gareth Bale.

Bale last week made a comment suggesting that Wales had more passion and pride than their neighbours who "big themselves up before they've done anything", a remark that prompted a defensive response from England boss Roy Hodgson.

Coleman said Bale had meant no disrespect.

"If you know Gareth, he is the most down-to-earth boy you could wish to meet," he said.

"He is not a disrespectful kid. I can understand where Roy was coming from but I think Gareth meant it in a way of 'little old Wales'."

Wales end their group stage campaign against Russia in Toulouse on June 20.

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