Bale salvages a point for Wales as England and Netherlands lay down markers

Gareth Bale scored Wales's equaliser in their Group B match against the United States at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium. AP - Ashley Landis

Skipper Gareth Bale rescued Wales’s return to World Cup action after a 64-year absence with a late penalty strike to salvage a point against a slick United States side.

Bale rifled home in the 82^rd minute to punish Walker Zimmerman's clumsy challenge on him moments earlier.