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Ashley Williams: Gareth Bale deserves "close attention"

Ashley Williams believes that Gareth Bale is deserving of special attention from Scotland's defence.

Wales captain Ashley Williams has admitted that Gareth Bale's skill means that he should singled out for special attention from opposition defences.

Bale has been struggling with his fitness ahead of the World Cup qualifier against Scotland but Williams said that his side have "other weapons" as well as Bale.

"If I was playing against Wales, I'd definitely pay him close attention," BBC Sport quotes Williams as saying.

"However, you can't forget the other boys - Craig Bellamy is a top class player as well. That's up to them to worry about but I think we've got other weapons as well as Gareth Bale."

The qualifier kicks off at 8pm tonight at Hampden Park.

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