Chris Coleman: "Gareth Bale is okay"

Manager Chris Coleman has reassured Wales fans that Gareth Bale is not seriously injured.

The Tottenham Hotspur winger did not return for the second half of his nation's 2-1 win over Scotland on Friday evening, sparking fears that he could be set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

However, Coleman insists that his decision to replace Bale was merely a precautionary measure.

"Gareth Bale is okay," he explained. "He had a bang to his ankle during the week but he is okay."

Bale has scored 11 goals in his last 12 appearances for club and country.