Scan for Bale as fears grow that Spurs defender faces long lay-off

Gareth Bale will visit a specialist today for scans on his foot injury as fears were raised that he will be ruled out of action for several weeks.

Tottenham's teenage defender sustained the injury after a 71st minute challenge from Fabrice Muamba in yesterday's 3-2 defeat at home to Birmingham.

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The 18-year-old Wales defender only returned to duty at West Ham last week after a spell on the sidelines following a problem with the same foot.