GARETH BALE insists Wales do not fear Cristiano Ronaldo and that for him the Dragons squad is the “star”.
The Real Madrid winger, who today trained by himself ahead of Wednesday’s semi-final against Portugal, said other teams are loaded with “individuals”.
But for the world’s most expensive player it is the togetherness and Band-of-Brothers mentality that can see the 80-1 underdogs through to the final on Sunday.
Bale, who will square off against his Bernabeu team-mate in Lyon on Wednesday, said he has dreamed of lifting the Euro title.
To do that, however, they can’t get lost on worrying about one man.
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Bale said: “He’s a fantastic player and everyone knows what he can do. But I have always spoken about what we do.
“A lot of teams we’ve played have good individuals. It’s about how we perform as a team – we can shut out a lot of threats.
“There are no stars in our team. We all work together as one. We work together, fight together, tackle together. We all get along like brothers.
“We’re having fun, enjoying the occasion. We have no fear.
“It’s not about two players. It’s about two nations in a semi-final, 11 men against 11 men and it will be a very difficult game.”
Bale, who said his solo training was “nothing to worry about”, admitted he could not comment on Ronaldo’s antics, which included throwing a microphone into a lake.
And said suggested he will not be dragged into a personal battle against his friend in Lyon.
Bale added: “Of course we get on very well and enjoy playing together. It’s not for me to decide who’s better. It’s not important.
“The most important thing is to perform well for my team. If I can help them win the game then that’s all I need.”
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