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Tottenham fans get first glimpse of returning hero Gareth Bale training at Hotspur Way as he bids to get back to full fitness and make long awaited second debut

Gareth Bale is back on the Tottenham training pitch as he looks to make his return to action after the international break.

Bale is still awaiting his first game for Jose Mourinho's side after rejoining the club last month but he has stepped up his rehab after picking up a knee injury playing for Wales.

The 31-year-old looked happy to be back on the grass and tweeted: 'Working hard' alongside photos of him being put through his paces by the club's trainers.

Gareth Bale is back on the training pitch after stepping up his recovery from a knee injury

Bale watched Spurs' Carabao Cup victory over Chelsea from the stands on Tuesday and Mourinho confirmed that he would miss the clash with Manchester United on Sunday.