If Wales are to enjoy success at this summer's European Championships, it seems certain they will need a big contribution from their 'Welsh Mafia' contingent.
The trio are vital to the prospects of Robert Page's side and all three will be hoping their summer goes better than their club campaign did, with next Saturday's group opener against Switzerland in Baku looming.
Last season was supposed to be a big one for Spurs, with Jose Mourinho and the return of Bale on a season-long loan part of a strategy to send the London club to that mythical next level.