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Harry - Bale can play at Games

Image: Gareth Bale: Has previously revealed he was keen to play at London 2012

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has said he would have no objection to Gareth Bale playing for Team GB at the London Olympics.

Welshman would not be blocked by Spurs at the Olympics

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has said he would have no objection to Gareth Bale playing for Team GB at the London Olympics. Stuart Pearce was named as the head coach of the men's football team and immediately made it clear that, despite opposition from the Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish Football Associations, he wants to be able to pick a squad that includes representatives from all four nations. Of the non-English players available to him, Bale is perhaps the most talented, and would easily slot in to the left-wing position that has troubled the English team for so long. Bale himself revealed this summer that he was keen to play at London 2012, despite opposition from the Welsh FA, but his participation in the tournament requires the consent of his club manager. Redknapp removed that obstacle on Frdiay by declaring that he would be happy for the flying winger to take part in the Games.

Great honour

"If that's what he wants then I wouldn't stop him playing," Redknapp said. "I think it's a great honour for anyone to play in an Olympic Games. It must be fantastic, something to look back on for years to come. "To play in the Olympic Games in England, I think it would be a great honour for any player. I certainly wouldn't stop anyone going." Bale's selection, and that of former England captain David Beckham, would boost flagging ticket sales and Redknapp hopes support for the event gathers momentum. "I hope it does take off. I will be watching the football, and the athletics and the boxing if I can get a ticket," the Spurs boss said. "I am looking forward to a great summer of sport, like everybody is."

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