Wales manager Chris Coleman has said that he is pleased that Tottenham Hotspur winger Gareth Bale will miss this summer's Olympic football tournament.

The 23-year-old returned to light training with Spurs earlier this week following a back injury, however he was omitted from Stuart Pearce's 18-man Team GB squad because of doubts over his fitness.

"I'm quite relieved Gareth is not involved with Team GB because I think he could do with a rest," explained Coleman. "He's played a lot of football last season and there's a lot of pressure on him because he's such a good player.

"He's such a dynamic player and every game he plays, the amount of ground he covers and the speed he runs at it's going to take its toll.

"He needs a rest - mentally and physically - and we keep our fingers crossed he will be ready for us."

Bale played 47 games for club and country last season, scoring 15 goals.