Gareth Bale making hay in the Premier League after finally hitting form

Bale himself admitted that he has taken longer than he would have liked to reach top form

Gareth Bale, centre, has sparked Tottenham’s resurgence while Harry Kane continues to thrive. Picture: John Walton/PA

Gareth Bale’s return to form and fitness at Tottenham has made him the Premier League’s most effective player in his limited playing time.

The Wales winger struggled for playing time after returning to Spurs on loan from Real Madrid, with Bale himself admitting he has taken longer than he would have liked to reach top form.