Harry Redknapp: 'Gareth Bale is like Cristiano Ronaldo'

Queens Park Rangers boss Harry Redknapp has hailed Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Gareth Bale as the "best left-winger in the world".

Redknapp managed Bale during his time at White Hart Lane and he believes that a comparison can be made between the Welsh wide-man and Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo.

"He's got everything. He's like Ronaldo. He's six foot two, massive strong, head it, run, shoot with both feet, dribble. He's missing nothing. He's a great lad," he told reporters.

"He's not a striker. He plays where he plays. He can play anywhere.

"He'd be the best left-back in the world if he went there again. Best attacking left-back but he's the best left-winger in the world."

Bale has frequently been linked with a move to Madrid to partner Ronaldo at the Bernabeu.