Jose Mourinho’s praise for Gareth Bale: ‘He’s better than ever’

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by A.P.

Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho insists Gareth Bale is “better than ever” and said any manager in the world would want him with the form he showed against Burnley.

The Wales international delivered the most devastating impact of his second spell in north London with two goals and an assist in the 4-0 victory against the Clarets.

Bale’s homecoming from Real Madrid had threatened to be a flop after he suffered fitness issues in the first half of the campaign, but showed on Sunday he is back to his best.

Mourinho, who barely used him during that period, said the 31-year-old is no longer “flat” and is “better than ever”.

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