Harry hopeful of Bale return

Harry hopeful of Bale return

Published Mar. 4, 2011 1:33 p.m. ET

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has refused to rule Gareth Bale out of Wednesday night's Champions League return against AC Milan.

The two sides are set to meet at White Hart Lane in the Champions League last 16 second leg, with Spurs holding a slender 1-0 lead after a famous night at the San Siro.

Bale has been in scintillating form this term, but has found himself sidelined with a back injury for almost six weeks.

The 21-year-old Wales international has become a huge attacking threat after moving from left-back to the left wing, with a possible return likely to hand Spurs a huge boost as they look to continue their European adventure.

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"Sunday's match at Wolves is probably too early for him," Redknapp told The Sun.

"But I don't want to rule Bale out of next week's match with AC Milan."

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