Bale bites back & Southgate feels heat on Qatar

Gigi Salmon is joined by ex-England midfielder Karen Carney and former Republic of Ireland striker Clinton Morrison for The Friday Football Social. The panel reflect on Wales star Gareth Bale’s statement hitting out at criticism from Spanish media. They’re also joined by Wales boss Rob Page and BBC Wales football correspondent Rob Phillips for their reflections, as well as Juan Castro from Madrid-based newspaper MARCA, which described Bale as a parasite. Then attention turns to England for build-up ahead of their Wembley friendly with Switzerland, with England player Jordan Henderson’s thoughts on the Qatar World Cup. TOPICS: 00:23 – Karen and Clinton on their playing career memories of international breaks 02:20 – Bale statement reaction with BBC Wales football correspondent Rob Phillips 05:30 – Wales boss Rob Page has his say on Bale and Wales’ win 18:32 – Juan Castro from Madrid-based newspaper MARCA, which called Bale a parasite 26:27 – England focus ahead of Saturday’s friendly vs Switzerland with correspondent John Murray 30:06 – England player Jordan Henderson has his say ahead of Qatar World Cup 36:55 – Panel on England youngster Marc Guéhi and wider squad selection