Gareth Bale to miss Wales' clash with Belgium

Gareth Bale has not been included in Wales' squad for Tuesday evening's World Cup 2022 qualifier with Belgium.

The Real Madrid man was substituted at half time in Saturday's 5-1 win over Belarus on what was his 100th appearance for Wales.

Bale later confirmed the change was planned, while interim boss Rob Page said at Monday's pre-match news conference that the forward may play a part from the bench against Belgium.

However, Bale has now been ruled out of the Group E showdown after being left out of Wales' 23-man matchday squad.

Wales are already guaranteed a World Cup qualifying playoff spot in March, but they could secure a home semi-final tie with a point or more against Belgium.