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Bale "devastated" by Speed's death

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Gareth Bale reveals that he is struggling to come to terms with the "tragedy" of Gary Speed's death.

Tottenham Hotspur and Wales international winger Gareth Bale believes that everyone is going through a "hard time" since learning of the sudden death of Gary Speed.

The 22-year-old, who played under the late Wales manager, believes that he and his national teammates will continue to improve in "honour" of the ex-Newcastle United midfielder.

"It was a massive shock, I don't think anybody ever thought anything like this would happen," Bale told Tottenham's official website. "Everyone is devastated and it is a massive loss to everyone in football.

"It is a tragedy, everyone still can't get their head around it and all our condolences go out to his family and his kids. It is a hard time.

"We were on the up, he changed the way we play and the whole mentality of our game. It is a massive loss, but we will try and carry on the best we can in his honour."

Speed, 42, was found hanged in his home in Cheshire yesterday morning.

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