Wales stand-in manager Robert Page believes Gareth Bale's love for football has been rekindled by a return to Tottenham after playing his part in a 3-1 win over Finland that secured promotion to the top tier of the Nations League.

Bale teed up Harry Wilson for the opener in Cardiff before goals from Daniel James and Kieffer Moore ensured Wales did not miss the presence of absent manager Ryan Giggs. The former Manchester United midfielder mutually agreed with the Football Association of Wales to not take charge of November's three internationals after being arrested on suspicion of assaulting his girlfriend. Giggs denies all allegations of assault. Wales needed just a point to hold off the Finns at the top of Group B4, but were well worthy of all three points to round off an impressive week for Page after a 0-0 friendly draw against the USA and a 1-0 win over the Republic of Ireland.