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Wales boss Page counting on Bale, Allen at World Cup despite fitness doubts

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:Wales manager Rob Page called up the experienced Gareth Bale and Joe Allen despite fitness concerns as he announced the country's first World Cup squad in 64 years on Wednesday.Bale, Wales's all-time top scorer with 40 goals in 108 internationals, admitted he was still not 100 per cent despite his crucial late goal as a substitute in Los Angeles FC's MLS Cup final victory last weekend.The 33-year-old remains Wales' talisman, however, and played a key role in leading them to the World Cup, scoring all three goals in their playoffs against Austria and Ukraine."Has he played as many minutes as we'd like?

Probably not," Page said of Bale, who has yet to complete 90 minutes since moving to LAFC."But that doesn't worry me. He's proved time and time again when he puts the Welsh jersey on...

Gareth has proven in the past that without minutes he can deliver in important stages."Playmaker Allen, who has 72 caps, had been in fine form for Swansea City this season but has not played since Sept.

17 after picking up a hamstring injury, with the club confirming he will not feature before the World Cup.Wales kick off their campaign against the United States on Nov.

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