Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho is excited by what he's seen from Gareth Bale in training.

The Welshman, 31, has been unable to play since his return on loan from Real Madrid having been hampered with a knee injury.

Bale has been working on his fitness at the club's training complex over the last few weeks with Mourinho eager to get him in his matchday squad.

And the winger has exceeded expectations during his rehab with the boss 'blown away' with his quality and drive, reports football.london.

There was speculation that Bale could have been available to face Manchester United but Mourinho resisted the urge to rush him back.