Gareth Bale said he will continue playing for Wales for “as long as I’m wanted” after defeat by England sealed their World Cup elimination.
A 3-0 loss at Doha’s Ahmad bin Ali Stadium means Wales end a disappointing World Cup campaign bottom of Group B.
But Bale vowed to return for international duty when Wales begin Euro 2024 qualifying in March.
“Just because we have had a difficult tournament, it doesn’t mean it’s an end of an era,” said the 33-year-old.
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“It’s a difficult moment now, obviously – but we go again. We have a qualifying campaign starting in March.
“We have a few months to get away from international football which is disappointing, we would love to have stayed [at the World Cup] longer, but we go again in March.”
“I’ll keep going as long as I can and as long as I’m wanted.”
There had previously been speculation that former Real Madrid and Tottenham forward Bale would retire after this World Cup, Wales’ first since 1958.