‘ HE DID NOT GET RESPECT’

questioning whether the forward – a winner of four Champions Leagues – can still perform in the Premier League, having rejoined Tottenham on loan.

Barnett, right, Bale’s long- time representative, said: “This country should be very proud of him, Great Britain should be proud of him. Stop knocking him and write what he’s done and achieved. It’s very annoying and it’s the same with Real Madrid and what he’s achieved for them. They should be kissing the floor he walks on.”

Bale, 31, is expected to be fit for Spurs’ October 17 clash at home to West Ham.

Speaking on Talksport’s Sports Bar show, Barnett added: “For somebody who has done as well as he has for Real Madrid, he didn’t get the respect he deserved – that was a big problem.”