Harry Redknapp has challenged Gareth Bale to fulfil his potential at Tottenham.

Spurs boss Harry Redknapp has backed Gareth Bale to fulfil his potential at White Hart Lane, but admits the young Welshman needs to toughen up and work on his defending.

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has tipped Gareth Bale to go on and become a ‘great’ left-back.

Tottenham will have to part with Gareth Bale as well as £15 million if they want to land Middlebrough’s Stewart Downing.

MIDDLESBROUGH will demand highly-rated Tottenham teenager Gareth Bale as part of a 15million deal for England winger Stewart Downing.

Harry Redknapp has identified 5million-rated Blackburn defender Stephen Warnock to solve his problem left-back position. Gareth Bale has failed to impress in the role.

THE Gareth Bale jinx struck as Spurs lost at home for first time under Harry Redknapp

Harry Redknapp has backed Gareth Bale to develop into Spurs’ first-choice left-back.

Gareth Bale has hailed Harry Redknapp for reviving Tottenham’s fortunes in his first week in charge.

Gareth Bale will return from suspension for Tottenham’s Premier League derby clash against rivals Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday.