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Burnley striker Vokes eager to reunite with Real Madrid ace Bale

Sam Vokes is looking forward to once again being on the same pitch as Gareth Bale.

The Burnley striker will make his first appearance for Wales in a year when the Dragons take on Israel in Haifa in a Euro2016 qualifier on Saturday.

Vokes missed around 12 months with a knee injury but is now fit and firing and ready to join forces with Real Madrid star Bale.

"We've all seen how much Gareth's evolved as a player and he's world-class now," Vokes said ahead of the Group B clash.

"We know that he brings a lot to us for our games and on a personal note there is nothing better than to play with those sorts of players.

"As a striker my last few goals for Wales have come off the back of him putting crosses into the box and getting down the line.

"It's always going to help me as a player to play alongside someone like that."

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