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Bale looking for more European success - this time with Wales

Bales leads the celebrations after Wales secured their place at Euro 2016 in France
Bales leads the celebrations after Wales secured their place at Euro 2016 in France

Wales winger Gareth Bale has set his sights on next month's Euro 2016 in France after playing an key role in helping Spanish side Real Madrid claim their 11th European Cup on Saturday.

Zinedine Zidane's men overcame local rivals Atletico Madrid 5-3 on penalties after the tense Champions League final finished 1-1 at the San Siro in Milan after extra-time.

Bale has been pivotal for Wales, scoring seven goals during the European qualifiers, and led the country to their first international tournament finals since the 1958 World Cup.

The 26-year-old suffered from cramp during Real's victory but he reassured Wales he would be fit when the 24-team tournament kicks off on 10 June.

"My confidence is high especially after winning so I am looking forward to going to the Euros," said the world’s most expensive footballer.

"There's four or five days between each game so it's normal. We play every two or three days with our club teams

"I'm confident everyone will be fit enough and firing and hopefully we can... You never know... Two trophies in a matter of months!"

Wales face Russia, England and Slovakia, their first opponents, in Group B of the European Championship in France. Their first game is against Slovakia, who stunned Germany in a friendly on Sunday, on 11 June.

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