Bale Names Ledley King as Best Centre-Back He Ever Saw

Gareth Bale has singled out a former Tottenham teammate as the finest centre-back of his career.

What happened. Gareth Bale revealed that Ledley King was the best centre-back he had ever seen across his career. The Welshman's praise centred on his former Tottenham teammate.

• Bale spent years alongside King at Tottenham.
• King won 21 caps for England.
• Bale rated him above every other centre-back he saw.

The comments add to King's reputation as one of the Premier League's most admired defenders.

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