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Daily Mirror
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James Nursey

Gareth Bale sends hint about Wales retirement after half-time withdrawal vs England

Gareth Bale insisted he may still play on for Wales despite being subbed at the break as they made a painful exit from Qatar.

A 3-0 defeat to England condemned Rob Page's men to last place in the group in their first World Cup in 64 years. The Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, where Wales have played all their games, will certainly not hold many fond memories.

Wales were lucky to get a point in their opener against USA and were then well beaten by Iran and England. Bale was replaced by Brennan Johnson at half-time with the score 0-0 against the Three Lions in a game Wales needed to win to have a chance to reach the last 16.

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