Gareth Bale fit for Wales but Adam Matthews will miss Scotland qualifier

Adam Matthews won't face his Celtic team-mates after being ruled out of Wales' qualifier with Scotland.SNS Group

Gareth Bale is fit for Wales and will start their 2014 World Cup qualifier with Scotland.

Manager Chris Coleman confirmed the Tottenham Hotspur player's selection on Thursday, ahead of Friday's clash in Cardiff.

Bale had been struggling with a heel injury but had been working with the team physio throughout the week to ensure his fitness.

Celtic defender Adam Matthews however has not recovered sufficiently from an ankle injury and will miss the match, with Coleman hopeful of having him fit for Tuesday's Group A game away to Croatia.

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