Gareth Bale delighted with Rafa Benitez's support at Real Madrid

Gareth Bale says he is happy to have the support of Rafa Benitez and the chance to play through the middle.

The Real Madrid star spoke after he scored a fine goal in the club's 2-0 win over Tottenham, his former side, in the Audi Cup. 

"I am confident anyway, but it's great to have the support of the manager and the president and, hopefully, I can repay them now with goals and trophies," said Bale.

"I have spoken to the manager about playing through the middle. I'm able to go out to the left, the right and the centre which is what I was doing at

Tottenham and what I do at Wales, and that's where I play my best football so it's something I'm enjoying.

"It's my best position. I feel when I played for Tottenham I played my best football there. When I play for Wales I play there and play my best football.

"So, for me, that's my position and that's where I play my best. It's where I want to play."