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Gareth Bale looks happy and relaxed alongside Liverpool youngster Ben Woodburn as Wales train ahead of Republic of Ireland showdown

Gareth Bale looked happy and relaxed as he joined his Wales team-mates for their upcoming World Cup qualifier against the Republic of Ireland in Dublin.

The Real Madrid superstar appears to be well and truly over the ankle injury that ruled him out of action between November and February as he went through a variety of drills alongside his countrymen.

Liverpool youngster Ben Woodburn was also present at the session after his surprise senior call up from manager Chris Coleman.

Gareth Bale looked happy and relaxed during Wales' training session in Glamorgan
Gareth Bale looked happy and relaxed during Wales' training session in Glamorgan
The Real Madrid star has shaken off his ankle problems and will start against Ireland
The Real Madrid star has shaken off his ankle problems and will start against Ireland

The 17-year-old striker joined the likes of Bale and Aaron Ramsey at their Vale of Glamorgan base for the first time, and third-placed Wales appear in good health as they attempt to close the four-point gap on group leaders the Republic.