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Real Madrid star Bale loves playing for Wales - Arsenal ace Ramsey

Aaron Ramsey insists Gareth Bale thoroughly enjoys representing Wales.

The Real Madrid winger has had some issues with the Spanish club of late, receiving incessant criticism for an apparent run of poor form, but his Dragons teammate Ramsey knows just how much he loves turning out for his country.

"Gareth enjoys coming away with Wales, you can see that in his attitude when he plays," Arsenal midfielder Ramsey said.

"He enjoys it, enjoys coming back home and being part of things.

"It was the same against Israel and he scored two goals (in the 3-0 win on March 28), I'm sure whatever's going on over there will be put to the back of his mind and he'll be fully concentrating on the Belgium game.

"It's going to be the biggest international game I've played in with the amount that's riding on it.

"But the team are ready, we've had some good results and we're going in the right direction.

"Every time we meet up now we're switched on and know what we're trying to do."

Wales, who are undefeated after five Euro2016 qualifying matches, host Belgium at the Cardiff City Stadium on June 12.

The Welsh are level on points with Group B leaders Belgium as they chase qualification to a first major tournament in 58 years.

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