Gareth Bale in Wales squad for World Cup play-off after shrugging off back issue

Gareth Bale has shrugged off fitness issues to lead a 27-strong Wales squad into their World Cup play-off final (David Davies/PA)

Gareth Bale has been declared fit to lead Wales’ bid to reach a first World Cup for 64 years.

Wales boss Robert Page has named skipper Bale in a 27-man squad for the World Cup play-off final against Scotland or Ukraine in Cardiff on June 5.