Gareth Bale's back. Usually words to hearten Wales manager Chris Coleman as his outstanding talent returns from Spain. On Sunday they caused him to accentuate the difference between playing at risk and playing in pain. The world's most expensive footballer will start against Cyprus on Monday night in the hugely important Euro 2016 qualifier, but he does so nursing a sore back. Back among the goals is where Wales want him and Coleman made it clear Bale is always eager to perform for his country no matter what niggles he may be carrying. Gareth Bale (left) trains with his Wales team-mates as the Cardiff City Stadium on Sunday
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Wales take on Cyprus in a Euro 2016 qualifier on Monday night
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Gareth Bale will start up front despite suffering with a sore back
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Manager Chris Coleman insists he is not risking the Real Madrid star
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Wales are in desperate need of a win after drawing with Bosnia-Herzegovina on Friday night
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